We’re living in unprecedented times. But that doesn’t mean we can’t still learn from the past. What are the best-practice tools and ways of thinking we can use as we’re figuring out how to lead in a crisis? Psychological Associates President Clay Hildebrand recently moderated a panel discussion with top business leaders who steered their…
Most managers understand that providing regular developmental feedback to direct reports is an important hallmark of effective leadership. But if you’re not also encouraging peer-to-peer feedback, your organization is missing valuable insights that can boost collaboration and productivity. The Challenges of Peer-to-Peer Feedback Feedback between a manager and a direct report can sometimes feel awkward….
Right now, much of the country is working from home in an effort to contain the spread of Coronavirus. We’re staying six feet apart, sanitizing surfaces — and we’re all doing a whole lot of hand washing. That got Psychological Associates’ own Cindy Lefton, Ph.D., RN thinking — since hand washing is a behavior, how…
It’s the new reality: Ready or not, many of us will be working from home, effective immediately, and for who knows how long. We’ve been heading this way, of course. According to the Federal Reserve, the number of US employees working from home has tripled in the last 15 years. Many white collar workers have…
According to an article from the Association for Talent Development, “Managers are more concerned with process; leaders are concerned with impact.” It’s not enough to make sure the tasks are getting done. Are you inspiring your people to surpass their goals? To think outside the box? To innovate in ways that could grow your organization?…
Anyone who’s dealt with a de-motivated workforce knows that it can seriously harm your organizational productivity and culture. That’s why, Whether you’re calling it “quiet quitting” or not low engagement and high turnover are top-of-mind issues for leaders across industries. So, what’s a leader to do when their direct reports are disengaged and despondent? We…
Everyone has a horror story of a bad boss from their past. Some of them are legendarily bad, like the guy who asked his employees to help him hide his affairs from his spouse. Or you might have heard of bosses who make weird requests like coming up with science fair project ideas for the…
It’s time for another installment of our Q4 Leadership Library, where our consultants review leadership books. This month, Vice President of Organizational Consulting Dr. Emily Ingalls reads The Making of a Manager by Julie Zhuo. The Making of a Manager Do you remember what it felt like to be a new manager? For some of…
We’re excited to launch a new series here on the blog! Our Consultants will be reading some of the top leadership books of today and sharing their thoughts. Here to kick things off is Vice President of Organizational Consulting Dr. Patricia Bagsby, who recently read Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead. Dare to Lead As I…
At Psychological Associates, it is our core belief that people from all industries, of all experience levels and backgrounds, can benefit from the application of the Dimensional Model of Behavior. That belief was once again put into action with the publishing of Mastering Precepting, Second Edition from Sigma Theta Tau International. The book serves as…
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