How Can Workplace Learning and Performance Professionals Instill Trust in an Organization’s Leaders?

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Stephen Covey

And what's the cost? As trust goes down, speed goes down, and cost goes up. Efforts to "spin" or position to restore trust only make the problem worse. Sooner or later, people come to the realization that they can't talk themselves out of problems they've behaved themse... More »

Emotional Intelligence: Can It Be Taught?

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Golnaz Sadri

Emotional intelligence (EI) has generated a great deal of attention in recent years. Many researchers and practitioners feel that EI supersedes other forms of intelligence in determining success or failure in jobs requiring high levels of interaction with others (manage... More »

Social Learning: A Call to Action for Learning Professionals

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ASTD Staff

Workplace learning and development professionals must gain a clear understanding of how to leverage technology - especially social media tools - to facilitate learning and drive business results. To determine its place in the ASTD Competency Model, ASTD commissioned a s... More »

The Leading Edge: Using Emotional Intelligence to Enhance Performance

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Roger Pearman

Leadership dimensions are plentiful: visioning, communicating, planning, inspiring, and much more. One thing all leaders have in common is followers - those who help the leader make things happen. As such, relationships are the lifeblood of leadership achievement, and t... More »