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Development: A Smart Investment Even When (Especially When) Budgets Are Tight
When times get tough, training and development often top the list of budget cuts. But the data tells a different story. This special report (generated with the support of AI) makes the business case for why development remains one of the highest-impact investments...
Trust Me—The Overlooked Foundation of Career Development
We invest in systems, tools, and training to support employee growth. But what if the real key to development isn’t another program, but something more human and foundational? In my latest Training Industry Magazine column, I explore how trust, specifically the Four...
Life, Leadership and the Ukulele
Several years ago, on a trip to Hawaii, I decided to escape the afternoon sun for a complementary ukulele lesson offered by a local musician, Jason Jerome. About ten hotel guests gathered – from age 8 to 80 – to learn a little about how to play the instrument… and a...
Thinking Inside the Box: Motivation + Support = Growth
What does it take for employees to truly grow in the workplace? Many point to the employees themselves - the need for initiative, resourcefulness and personal drive to clarify direction, goals and action steps. Others focus on the leader and their central...
Leadership 2025: Three Priorities You Can’t Ignore in the New Year
As we enter 2025, the dynamics of leadership and organizational success continue to shift under the weight of complex global challenges and transformative trends. Today’s business landscape demands that leaders adopt bold strategies to navigate uncertainty, engage...
Navigating Your Career in Today’s Stormy Workplace
The modern workplace is undergoing a dramatic transformation. With roles constantly evolving, new ways of working emerging, and organizations increasingly focused on skills-based hiring, employees are finding it harder than ever to keep their careers on course....
Is Development Feeling Heavy? Try Lighter Lift Learning
Effort, not just time, is often the biggest hurdle when it comes to professional development. In today’s fast-paced work environment, both leaders and employees can feel overwhelmed by the thought of adding more to their plates. But what if development didn’t have to...
Unpacking 2024’s Career Development Trends: What 13,000+ Voices Reveal
Each July, I look forward to analyzing the past six months of data collected as part of our Multidimensional Career research project. Since 2022, we’ve had 13,000+ people complete the survey, offering us valuable data, and offering them valuable insights into how they...
August 2024 Leadership Development Carnival
As a former teacher, August is always a reminder to turn my attention to matters of learning. So, I’m delighted to host this month’s Leadership Development Carnival featuring the wisdom of 25 friends and thought leaders. Here you’ll find rich resources and insightful...