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Weaving a Psychological Safety Net – INSIGHT | Action Learning Group

A key element of emotional intelligence in Leadership is the ability to create a work environment that allows people to focus on their work… as opposed to protecting themselves. This means building a culture that fosters engagement and commitment as opposed to resentment and mere compliance.

Harvard Business School Professor Amy Edmondson would call this a “Culture of Psychological Safety – An inclusive climate in which people are comfortable being themselves… where the work environment is safe

Five Ways to Become an Agile Learner – INSIGHT | Action Learning Group

Five Ways to Become an Agile Learner

“Learning Agility is about knowing how to learn — knowing what to do when you don’t know what to do. It’s about learning from experience and applying it in new ways, adapting to new circumstances and opportunities.” – Center for Creative

Today, learning happens at a lightning pace. Thanks to technology, scientific advancement, and evolution, humans are able to absorb, process, and apply information at an outstanding rate. While this transformation can posit
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Own The Boardroom - Achievement Resources

At first glance, this might sound like I’m suggesting you dominate the space when meeting with peers, colleagues, teams, and board members. Not so. Rather, I’m suggesting owning your space. When it comes to your meeting presence, you need to own your confidence, clarity, and communication.

Confidence isn’t arrogance. It’s bearing. It’s certainty of your abilities and sharing how these gifts will benefit others. When you walk into the boardroom, or any meeting as a leader, you should have one go
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Are You Buying Into These 4 Employee Engagement Myths?

“Employee engagement is overrated.”

This is one of the myths tied to the seemingly elusive connection between a happy workforce and a profitable organization. Many leaders don’t see engagement as a business priority, while others simply take it for granted. While the topic may occasionally surface during learning and development (L&D) and C-level meetings, typically little is done to measure and build employee engagement.

In fact, with the challenges employers are facing today, it might even be the last thing on leaders’ minds. W
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How to Build Self-Discipline Into Your Personal and Professional Life

Accountability, mental strength and self-discipline all go hand in hand. These are critical habits to hone for success and happiness. Why? Well if you want to make any marked progress in your career and life, you need to hold yourself accountable, be disciplined in your actions and have the mental strength to push through obstacles and set backs.

“Self-discipline is defined as ‘the ability to control one’s feelings and overcome one’s weaknesses; the ability to pursue what one thinks is right de
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Council Post: Employee Engagement Is Not Just A State Of Mind

It's important that we recognize the "realness" of employee engagement. It's not just a state of mind, a fuzzy feeling or emotional blanket that keeps us warm on cool winter months. Employee engagement is a validated psychological state, often measured by increased performance and productivity amongst other positive business outcomes. Therefore, it needs to be taken seriously, fostered and supported by all levels and prioritized as a key element of organizational success.

Some of the ways emplo
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Council Post: How To Make Your First 90 Days At A New Company Count

Stepping into a new role can be challenging. New places, faces, cultures and expectations can overwhelm you, and it’s not uncommon for many professionals to second-guess their decision to start somewhere new once the novelty of the first few days fades away.

But the first 90 days are critical. So in order to not lose your momentum, enter with a plan for achieving your most important objectives and standing out as a high-potential or innovative leader. Whether you're an incoming graduate or a ne
Forbes •

Council Post: Employee Engagement Is Not Just A State Of Mind

It's important that we recognize the "realness" of employee engagement. It's not just a state of mind, a fuzzy feeling or emotional blanket that keeps us warm on cool winter months. Employee engagement is a validated psychological state, often measured by increased performance and productivity amongst other positive business outcomes. Therefore, it needs to be taken seriously, fostered and supported by all levels and prioritized as a key element of organizational success.

Some of the ways emplo

A Tale of Three Applicants

Once upon a time there were three applicants up for a procurement position. The first applicant possessed all the competencies required, but lacked personality. She offended two panel members with her apparent lack of team engagement and even provoked one of them into an argument.


The second candidate was short on experience but made up for it in charm. He wooed the panel with his friendly disposition and perfect responses, despite his inability to back up his claims with concrete experienti