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Top 10 Leadership Coaching Issues
Here is a list of the 10 Most Common Coaching Issues ranked from hardest to easiest to approach. The difficulty of the situation is based on the potential defensiveness or resistance that an individual may have regarding the issue. Continue reading
Without Coaching and Goal-setting, Your 360-Degree Feedback Process May Be a Waste of Time and Money
In studies conducted by DecisionWise researchers over the past decade, we have found some interesting facts about making the 360-degree feedback process more effective. Two areas stand out more than any others: Coaching and Goal Setting. The first DecisionWise study … Continue reading
One Key to Making Organizational and Individual Change Stick
Despite “myths” to the contrary, studies show that about 50% of all Meth addicts remain clean after leaving prison when being incarcerated for the habit (some rumors report only 5% remain clean). Of interest is the fact that addicts, while … Continue reading
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Think Small When Tackling a Large Change Effort
We’re not talking here about following a full-blown action plan; we’re talking about small changes—Immediate Steps—that can have a huge impact. Continue reading
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Creating an Appetite for Feedback in the Next Generation of Leaders
“I’ve got some feedback for you,” doesn’t sound like good news. In fact, most people hear that phrase and flinch or experience an involuntary shudder. “Oh no, what did I do now?” Even those of us who work with feedback … Continue reading
Video: The Power of Habit, Why We Do What We Do
Charles Duhigg provides a well-researched look at habits: how they are formed, how to change them, and how to leverage them to be successful. Here’s a short video excerpt:
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From Promoter to Detractor, Why Greg Smith left Goldman Sachs
Greg Smith, an executive director at Goldman Sachs, resigned this month in dramatic fashion. It was well covered in national and even international news. His reasons for leaving were crystal clear. In a New York Times op-ed piece published the … Continue reading
Developing STEM and LICE in Leaders
Early in 2006, US President George W. Bush announced the American Competitiveness Initiative. Formulated as a plan to provide US government financial support to specific academic initiatives, the plan called for significant increases in investment in fields related to STEM—Science, … Continue reading
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DecisionWise Benchmark Study Finds that 34% of Employees in the U.S. Do Not Speak Up Because of Fear of Retribution
Employees can be a source of critical business intelligence, yet a study of over 100,000 US employees reveals that many are afraid to share their voice. These perceptions typically stem from a culture that stifles the free expression of ideas, … Continue reading
How Much Do Performance Reviews Actually Cost and Are They Really Worth It?
Here is a simple way to estimate the cost of your performance appraisal process: Let’s assume the average manager earns $50 per hour (including benefits) and spends an average three hours per review (including gathering feedback, preparing documents, and holding … Continue reading
