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When Your Heroes Let You Down
When someone we admire disappoints us, it’s tempting to reach for an extreme reaction. Either defend them at all costs or condemn them entirely. But growing older (and wiser) usually asks something harder of us than either response. It asks for discernment. This is not an argument against heroes or role models. Human beings need…
Spark Growth: Developing Self-Awareness as a Leader
When you think of the qualities inherent in a great leader, you likely think of traits like integrity, communication, and the ability to manage others. Though many leaders are great managers and professional coaches, large numbers of them struggle with self-awareness. Oftentimes, they are so absorbed with running businesses and guiding others, they seldom stop to think about the impact of their words or actions.
Self-awareness is a quality that will bring out the best in you and those with whom you work. It can enhance our reasoning and our thinking, as well as improve our interpersonal skills for better relationship outcomes. A new year is only a few short weeks away. Commit to great introspection by following these self-awareness tactics.
Celebrating Native American Heritage
November is recognized as the season of Thanksgiving. We all know the history: In 1620, the Mayflower set sail for Cape Cod. After a troubled first year, the Pilgrims enjoyed a three-day feast with their Native American friends of the Abenaki and Pawtuxet tribes, who saved the Pilgrims from starvation by teaching them how to live off the land.
Despite the initial hospitality, the relationship between European settlers and Native Americans quickly declined. The Native American tribes were already well-established throughout North America, especially along the east coast. In fact, by the time European adventurers arrived in the 15th century A.D., scholars estimate that more than 50 million people were already living in the Americas. Of these, some 10 million lived in the area that would become the United States.
The Generation Gap: Tackling Differences in Professionalism Among Boomers and Millennials
The passing of the torch took place in 2015 when Millennials displaced Boomers and Gen-Xers as the biggest population in the workforce. The sheer number of Millennials will only increase over the next decade with the U.S. Bureau of Labor predicting this age group, which generally refers to the generation of people born between the early 1980s and 1990s, will make up nearly 75% of the workforce by 2030.
With such large numbers on the horizon, Boomers and Millennials need to find common ground in order to continue driving growth and business success within companies.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
From September 15 to October 15, the United States recognizes National Hispanic Heritage Month. The Hispanic population makes up 18% of the US population, growing from a mere 5% in 1970. That 18% is made up of 57 million people from many different countries.
During the twentieth century, we wrote and talked about the Mexican community, the Puerto Rican population, the Guatemalan culture, and more. So why do we now use the inclusive term “Hispanic?”
Learning and Development
When it comes to day-to-day business operations, most successful companies focus on which decision and initiatives contribute to their bottom line. But how do you measure such impact when the ROI isn’t as clear? In an age where the people of an organization are frequently touted as its greatest asset, how do you build a workplace culture of learning and development (L&D) so that employees feel a sense of pride in the investment the organization is making in them?
Top Companies for Diversity
Every year, several “top lists” come out declaring the best companies for Diversity and Inclusion. While each of them has its own distinct criteria for ranking organizations, how do they each compare?
Let’s first dive in and see how each of the websites chooses which companies land in their top spots.