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Internal Internships- A Winning Well Best Practice

Let's Grow Leaders

So the manager built an Internal Internship program. They would receive some training, shadow, take on some tasks, and finally “try on” the job. When I asked the manager about the ROI, she was all in. Employees could raise their hand to intern in another role for 2 weeks. No commitment. No guarantees. . .”

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5 Ways to Ignite Your Summer Leadership Fitness

Let's Grow Leaders

Consider a rotational assignment or go shadow a peer in a different department. Or perhaps, it’s sitting down and having that important conversation with the guy you your team that would be better served (and of service) in a different role. Include Cross Training. The best way to expand your skills is to do something new.

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Talent Identification and Management

Career Advancement

“Talent management deserves as much focus as financial capital management in corporations.” ~ Jack Welch One of the best ways to strengthen your company as a whole is to devote attention to developing your employee talent. Talent identification and management begin with The Four P’s.

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A Minute to Think with Juliet Funt

Let's Grow Leaders

These are positive attributes of most leaders that have a shadow side. .” 22:29 – Then we look at meetings and how to ensure they are a good use of time for you and your team. 26:56 – Next you get another practical tip to avoid sucking away people’s time in meetings.

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Coaching for Self-Actualization

International Coaching Federation

There are three styles that emerge from this approach, and three corresponding “Leadership Shadows” that must be recognized and integrated in order for the individual to realize their fullest potential. However, when the Fear of Failure Leadership Shadow is activated, the strengths identified above become inherent limitations.

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Number #1 Factor for Career Success: Increased visibility in Your Job

Career Advancement

If you fail to make yourself recognized at work , you run the risk that your peers and management may not actually know your impact. But in middle management, sometimes there are more steps between your work and the bottom line of the company. Is it hard for you to come out of the shadows? It’s really more strategic than that.

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Trust and Employee Engagement: Building the Foundation for Organizational Success

Vantage Circle

During one of our monthly town hall meetings, where we were asked for updates, our new manager asked us to share our genuine thoughts and concerns about recent changes. Our manager not only listened but also took notes and asked questions to garner a deeper understanding of our experiences. However, this particular day was different.