Cross Training Is Not Only for Athletes

Cathleen Szebrat

I believe improving on your strengths will improve performance.  But, at a certain point, a manager utilizing the same skills over and over may find their professional development at a standstill because they are not being challenged to do something new.  The ... More »

Implement a Proactive Coaching Approach to Diminish Your Distance

Cathleen Szebrat

Today, managing a virtual team is the standard.  Team leadership is an important part of achieving the objectives of an organization and coaching can be the ideal tool to ensure your team members are performing to their highest potential.  The challenging part... More »

The Joys of Aging

Irene Nielsen

Some years ago you remember counting the birthday candles, or eagerly waiting to be old enough to drive, or any number of milestones of meaning.  Older adults often forget the joys of living another year, because society too often promotes the prejudice of ageism.&... More »

Why Learning Is Never Enough: Implementing a Multi-faceted Change-Management Strategy

Kerry Patterson

You’ve just finished facilitating an entertaining and informative training course. Judging by the enthusiasm of your training graduates, they can’t wait to implement the ideas they’ve learned. Two months pass and one day, while visiting with a training... More »

Reverse Mentoring: Embracing What Millennials Can Teach Others

Cathleen Szebrat

To all the Millennials: Hola! Now, put on your mentor hat! Mentorships are an excellent developmental tool for organizations, especially those with multiple generations co-existing within the workplace. But the mentoring landscape is changing, and successful organizatio... More »