We’re living in the era of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and one frequently overlooked factor vital to creating a successful inclusive workplace is Emotional Intelligence. The Center for Creative Leadership reports, “75% of careers are derailed for reasons related to emotional competencies, including the inability to handle interpersonal problems, unsatisfactory team leadership during times…
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It’s hard enough to make the right hiring decision in the moment, but don’t forget that people change, evolve, and adapt. You need to hire for the long haul. However, finding candidates who will be great hires not just today, but also tomorrow, isn’t exactly easy. So, how can you anticipate how someone will…
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In the author’s words, “Why are there so few leaders in today’s business community? The answer seems to be that most managers don’t understand or know enough about the nuts and bolts of skilled leadership. It’s a difficult subject to master because there are no specifics that can be taught. And it is even more…
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Only ten days before Abraham Lincoln took the oath of office in 1861, the Confederate States of America seceded from the Union, taking Federal agencies, forts, and arsenals within their territory. To make matters worse, Lincoln, who was elected by a minority of the popular vote, was viewed by his own advisors as nothing more…
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A few years ago, I met an HR manager at a networking event and we had a brief discussion about assessments and how the use of valid, reliable assessments could help their organization reduce negative turnover while at the same time improve the likelihood of hiring top performers. The HR manager agreed to invite me…
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