Shakespeare suggests in Act 1 of Hamlet through his character Polonius, who says to his son Laertes that the man should ‘trust in himself’ and ‘take care of himself first in order to be in a position to take care of others.’ I think this great advice is just as applicable today and especially as it relates to your personal brand. ... [more]

Does your brand stand out?

What is the secret ingredient to being a great manager? I propose that it is a sound approach to coaching. Coaching underpins good team communication and collaboration. Coaching activates employee engagement and drives career management success for both the employee and organization. ... [more]

In my experience Gen Y are not afraid to step up and take on responsibility. They possess a ‘can do attitude’ and are great team players. 28% of managerial positions in the United States are already held by Gen Ys, those born between 1980s – 2000, also known as Millennials. Common characteristics of Gen Ys are that they are confident, motivated, and looking for balanced lifestyles. ... [more]

Gen Y Leader

Quality leadership training for your front-line employees should align to your talent strategy which in turn should align to the overall corporate strategy. You may have determined the needs of your employees through a formal ‘Learning Needs Analysis’ or by informal data gathering on the current and future skills required. Either way, selecting a training solution should have clear and defined expectations from YOU and also include the ‘what’s in it for me’ factor for YOUR employees. You and your employees are the “Y” in QLTY. ... [more]

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