Leadership & Management (4)

13 min read | July 19, 2022

Revisiting Project Oxygen: A look at what makes a good manager

What's the secret to being a good manager? Answer: it starts with coaching. Here's a close look at Project Oxygen's 8 findings. Read More

Leadership & Management

23 min read | July 19, 2022

Why social capital might be the most valuable asset you aren't using

Social capital is about the resources gained from social networks. Learn why it matters for your business and how it can help you retain and engage employees. Read More

Leadership & Management

22 min read | July 18, 2022

What is servant leadership and how can it empower you team?

Servant leadership is all about prioritizing the greater good over your agenda. Learn how this style of leadership can help you empower your team. Read More

Leadership & Management

9 min read | July 15, 2022

How to give feedback using this 4-step framework

Giving feedback can be challenging, especially when it's constructive feedback. Learn how to give feedback effectively to empower your team's success. Read More

Leadership & Management

27 min read | July 15, 2022

Situational Leadership®: What it is and how to build it

Situational Leadership® helps you handle situations with the right approach. Improve your management skills with these Situational Leadership® examples. Read More

Leadership & Management

23 min read | July 13, 2022

How to deal with 17 common leadership challenges

Tackling the challenges of leadership can be difficult. But with coaching, people can overcome these common leadership challenges to become exceptional. Read More

Research & Insights

14 min read | July 12, 2022

How companies are using coaching to build connection, community, and commitment

Research shows connection in the workplace has real impact on the business. Learn how some companies are succeeding by building community through coaching. Read More

Leadership & Management

24 min read | June 30, 2022

What's integrity in the workplace and why is it important? (+examples)

What is integrity in the workplace and why is it important? Discover these examples of integrity at work, what it means, and why it's important at work. Read More

Leadership & Management

17 min read | June 28, 2022

6 winning strategies to improve team dynamics

Your team’s ability to work together is key to a thriving, successful workforce. Use these 6 steps to improve team dynamics within your organization. Read More

Leadership & Management

16 min read | June 23, 2022

Principles and examples of adaptive leadership

Adaptive leadership is a practical leadership framework that often involves questioning the basic assumption on which an organization operates. Read More

Culture

12 min read | June 21, 2022

43% of us don’t feel connected at work. Here's what to do about it.

Employees everywhere aren't getting the type of social connection they want or need. Learn why that matters and what you can do to boost your own. Read More

Leadership & Management

8 min read | June 17, 2022

30 leadership feedback examples for managers

Leaders have an incredible impact on the success of your organization. Use these 30 leadership feedback example phrases with your leaders. Read More

Culture

10 min read | June 14, 2022

Your workforce is lonely. It’s hurting your business.

Connection is the biggest opportunity leaders aren’t focusing on to win talent and build adaptable and resilient organizations. Learn why addressing the connection crisis in... Read More

Leadership & Management

17 min read | June 13, 2022

6 surefire ways to reach optimal peak performance

Peak performance isn't just for athletes. But what is a peak performance mindset, and how do you achieve it? Use this guide to find out. Read More

Coaching

9 min read | June 13, 2022

UK leaders develop future-minded skills with BetterUp

Learn how BetterUp coaching helped leaders across the UK develop the key mindsets and behaviours for peak performance. Read More

Leadership & Management

10 min read | June 10, 2022

37 innovation and creativity appraisal comments

Use these practical examples of innovation and creativity appraisal comments for your next performance review or manager appraisal. Read More

Leadership & Management

19 min read | June 9, 2022

Democratic leadership style: How to make it work as a team

Learn what the democratic leadership style is. Discover how to implement it in your business to create high-functioning teams involved in decision-making. Read More

Leadership & Management

19 min read | June 6, 2022

How to set expectations for employees

Learning to set expectations for employees is one of the best ways to boost employee engagement, retention and satisfaction. Get started with 6 tips. Read More

Culture

The Connection Crisis: Infographic

Connection matters. It affects the performance of your people and your business. Learn why leaders need to build community in the new world of work. Read More

Well-being

10 min read | June 1, 2022

5 ways managers can lead through crises

We're living in challenging times. Now is the time for managers to proactively support their teams. These pragmatic tips can help. Read More

Leadership & Management

15 min read | May 13, 2022

Overcome a manager's biggest fear: Learn how to let someone go the right way

Firing someone can be an uncomfortable experience. Learn how you can fire someone nicely — and build mental fitness along the way. Read More

Leadership & Management

14 min read | May 9, 2022

How to use strategic foresight to stay ahead of the curve

Find out how your organization can use strategic foresight to stay ahead of the competition — and why it matters. Read More

Leadership & Management

17 min read | May 5, 2022

Should you use the feedback sandwich? 7 pros and cons

There’s a heated debate about feedback sandwiches: do they actually work? Find out how you can give effective feedback today. Read More

Leadership & Management

7 min read | April 29, 2022

15 tips for your end-of-year reviews

If the end-of-year review season is upon you, you'll want to be prepared. Try these 15 tips to make your end-of-year review a stellar one. Read More

Research & Insights

17 min read | April 29, 2022

Overcoming distraction in the Federal workforce

Lack of focus and distraction are a persistent problem. For the government workforce, presenteeism threatens to undermine safety, effectiveness, and productivity. Read More

Leadership & Management

16 min read | April 26, 2022

What is the open-door policy workplace and does it still work?

Wondering what the open-door policy workplace is? Here’s what you should know and why you should adopt this policy at your company. Read More

Leadership & Management

9 min read | April 22, 2022

30 customer service review examples to develop your team

Try these 30 positive customer service review example phrases. With the power of feedback, you can unlock your workforce's full potential. Read More

Leadership & Management

9 min read | April 22, 2022

The secret to developing managers that help your business thrive

Managers play a vital role as ambassadors and role models of your company culture. Learn four practical ways you can support them to hit the ground running. Read More

Professional Development

18 min read | April 18, 2022

Why asynchronous learning is the key to successful upskilling

Learn about the pros and cons of asynchronous learning — and why asynchronous learning can be the key to empowering flexibility and success. Read More

Leadership & Management

9 min read | April 14, 2022

Contingency planning: 4 steps to prepare for the unexpected

Contingency planning helps business respond to unexpected events. Use this guide to create a contingency plan for your organization. Read More

Leadership & Management

11 min read | April 13, 2022

Developing individual contributors: Your secret weapon for growth

Individual contributors play an important role in an organization. Use this guide to recruit, develop, and retain these highly-skilled professionals. Read More

Leadership & Management

9 min read | April 8, 2022

30 communication feedback examples

Struggling with communication skills? Use these 30 practice feedback examples with your team, including phrases, sample comments, and templates. Read More

Leadership & Management

23 min read | April 8, 2022

Become a Great Leader with These 10 Tips

Wondering how you can become a great leader? Being a good (or great) leader isn't impossible or difficult. Try these tips and explore what makes a great leader Read More

Leadership & Management

16 min read | April 5, 2022

30 presentation feedback examples

Use these 30 presentation feedback examples to help you (and your team) get better at giving presentations. Read More

Leadership & Management

7 min read | April 1, 2022

31 examples of problem solving performance review phrases

Is it performance review season for your organization? Try these 31 examples of problem-solving performance review phrases to help your employees. Read More

Leadership & Management

16 min read | March 31, 2022

What is groupthink and how do you avoid it?

Groupthink can harm teams and stifle creativity. Here are some symptoms to look out for and ways to avoid it in the workplace. Read More

Leadership & Management

15 min read | March 29, 2022

Humility in leadership: The unsung skill of great leaders

What we need from leaders is changing. Learn why humility in leadership is key in driving collaboration, innovation, and success within your organization. Read More

Leadership & Management

20 min read | March 28, 2022

What is an action item? Your guide to wrangling tasks

Use this guide to create action items to alleviate project management pain points and keep your team moving in the same direction. Read More

Employee Experience

8 min read | March 25, 2022

Are you a CHRO moving to a new company? Accelerate your impact!

Amid a lot of movement among CHROs, if you've just moved to a new company, you have distinct advantages that will help you supersize your impact quickly. Read More

Leadership & Management

10 min read | March 23, 2022

Leader vs. manager: what's the difference?

Leadership and management are often intertwined concepts, especially in recent years as the roles have become more blurry through organizational life. Read More

Leadership & Management

7 min read | March 21, 2022

You crushed Sales Kickoff, but how do you nail adoption?

Enabling the field isn't a one-time effort. Discover 3 tips to help enablement build on a great sales kickoff to see successful results all year long. Read More