November 16, 2009 - by Marjorie Derven
The initial experiences of first-level supervisors can have a major effect on career progression. Many leaders consider such early job challenges to be pivotal in terms of learning how to be more sensitive to others and leading by persuasion. The need for a positive tra... More »
September 23, 2009 - by Jada Edmondson
There are four basic communication styles: expressive, systematic, sympathetic, and direct. Our communication styles affect how others' react to and perceive us. Knowing your communication style and knowing how to manage others' communication styles can reduce conflict,... More »
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The national news has featured stories about corporate greed and irresponsibility, and a large percentage of performance improvement professionals are being asked to implement companywide leadership ethics training. The time is right to make ethical leadership a central... More »
May 15, 2009 - by Andrew Paradise
You've heard the story repeatedly - organizational leaders claim that employees are their most important asset and that they have elaborate plans for finding the perfect fit for each employee in the organization. Although recognizing the talent within an individual is t... More »
March 23, 2009 - by ASTD Staff
A computer manufacturer finds out that transitioning talent into unfamiliar high-level roles requires a full arsenal of the right tools. More »
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