Last year was a year like no other (massive understatement I realize!). If memory serves, we (The Center for Leadership Studies) were kind of sailing along in early March coming off two very strong months to start 2020 while trying to get a handle on how long the newly implemented COVID-19 restrictions would be in […]
In the interest of complete candor and for anyone that cares, I am a little disillusioned by senior citizenship. More transparency—I can vividly remember being so much younger and daydreaming every now and then about what I would be like when I was somewhere in my 60s and in the twilight of a long and […]
The Covid-19 pandemic is emerging as many things, not the least of which is a crucible for leaders. Warren G. Bennis has said that such experiences shape a leader and, “Great leaders are not born but made—often by tough, bitter experience.” How do we lead effectively and in the moment at a time when everything […]
Developing leaders is an investment, so how can organizations ensure that their leaders retain and apply what they learn in leadership training? To answer this question, The Center for Leadership Studies partnered with Training Industry, Inc. to conduct a research study investigating post-training reinforcement. This white paper will explore the impact that both goals and reinforcement have on leadership outcomes.
While we at The Center for Leadership Studies strongly suggest continuing virtual training experiences, we are seeing that some companies are beginning to schedule in-person training sessions again. We developed this field guide to proactively prepare organizations to conduct safe in-person training with evidence and guidelines from the CDC. This safety field guide provides tips and recommendations for how to adjust your content and activity formats […]
As businesses plan, prepare and execute the various phases of reopening, employees are returning to a different workplace. Whether they are continuing to work remotely, returning to a physical space or a mix of both, the way we work in the post-pandemic environment has been forever changed. This post provides recommendations for how to apply […]
In the transition to “normal,” the need for successful and engaged employees will be greater than ever. As an employee, maintaining your success and engagement throughout this transition will enable you to continue to develop even while facing unpredictable challenges. This handbook is designed to guide employees navigating this transition through the lens of Situational […]
Despite the best-selling efforts of Malcolm Gladwell in “Outliers,” many continue to attribute accomplishments of significance to people born with unique talents. It’s a sort of built-in defense mechanism we have long been able to muster up on demand to reduce (and even eliminate) the dissonance associated with our relative commonality. The messaging sounds something […]
The week of May 4-8, 2020 marked a turning point for many as several states started taking the first steps toward reopening public spaces previously closed due to COVID-19. Many more states have already set end dates for their stay-at-home orders and have released details about a phased return to some version of normal life. […]
In the transition to “normal,” managers will be responsible for maintaining performance and motivation while their teams grapple with another shift in the way they work. To ensure success and engagement within their teams, managers must communicate consistently and effectively and provide clarity to their teams. However, it is during times of rapid change that […]
I don’t know whether he ever knew it or not, but Warren Bennis was the kind of author that elicited audible reactions from the people (like me) that read what he had to say about leadership. He, Peter Drucker, Tom Peters and perhaps a handful of others in the 1980s jump-started the ongoing obsession with […]
As we begin to take the first steps toward our return to public spaces, it is important to take some time to reflect on everything that has happened these past two months. The list below provides only a handful of events that have occurred since early March. Any one of these would be the most […]
