Development/Training Archives

Teach Them How To Fish 0
- Development/Training, Leadership, Respect For People
- April 21, 2025
There’s an old saying, usually attributed to Confucius, that goes something like “Give a man a fish, and you’ll feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you’ve fed him for a lifetime.” There’s an important life lesson in that simple statement. Some people translate it conceptually into something like “Education is
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3 Benefits for Developing a Coaching Culture Within Your Organization 0
- Culture, Development/Training
- October 16, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of modern workplaces, organizations are recognizing the transformative power of fostering a coaching culture. It’s not just a trend; it’s a strategic approach that empowers individuals, enhances teamwork, and propels businesses toward unprecedented success. In a coaching culture, managers and leaders act as coaches, guiding their team members towards achieving their
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The Power of Year End Reflection 0
- Development/Training, Leadership
- December 13, 2023
Every year, I like to close the year by reflecting on my past year. I find it to deepen the learning I’ve made, plus it makes me more appreciative of the power of a year. By definition, self-reflection involves deliberate thinking about your own behavior and beliefs. When you engage in this deliberate kind of thinking,
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3 Tips for Learning From Mistakes 0
- Development/Training
- November 1, 2023
Nobody likes making mistakes. It is human nature to make mistakes. If you go through life afraid to make a mistake, you’ll spend most of your life doing absolutely nothing. There is no harm in making mistakes, it is an essential part of learning. If you feel the need to avoid mistakes at all costs,
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Develop Employee Through Problem Solving 0
- Development/Training, Problem Solving
- April 3, 2023
Problem solving is a vital skill in the workplace. The ability to think logically and creatively empowers individuals to tackle challenges and seize opportunities in all levels of business. At its most effective, problem-solving allows employees to seamlessly engage in the psychological process of realizing, evaluating, and resolving daily challenges. At the core of business
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Lean Quote: Leadership and Learning are Indispensable Together 0
- Development/Training, Leadership, Lean Quote
- February 24, 2023
On Fridays I will post a Lean related Quote. Throughout our lifetimes many people touch our lives and leave us with words of wisdom. These can both be a source of new learning and also a point to pause and reflect upon lessons we have learned. Within Lean active learning is an important aspect on
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