In recent years, we have seen a rapid change in America’s demographics and its labor force. With increasingly diverse workers, organizations are gaining new opportunities as well as a number of new challenges. Leaders must acknowledge the different backgrounds of employees and find effective ways of making everyone feel seen, heard, valued, and included. In…
Staying competitive in today’s job market requires a lot more effort than in years past. Without ongoing skill development, professionals will find it increasingly difficult to move up the corporate ladder. Fortunately, an easy solution is available. Open enrollment courses provide an excellent opportunity to acquire valuable skills that can significantly enhance your personal and…
While “inclusion” has long been a buzzword in professional development courses and training programs across the nation, its meaning remains unclear to countless leaders and employees. Contrary to what the word suggests, inclusion is not about including everything and everyone, nor is it about changing an organization’s mission or values. When a work environment is…
Humans have five basic physiological needs: food, water, air, shelter, and clothing. However, few of us would be satisfied with only those necessities to survive. We naturally want more in life, so we move in the direction of our motivational needs — the forces within us that influence our general behavioral tendencies and account for…
If you watch the evening news or read current events online, you will have no problem finding situations that need to change. However, if you are like most people, you feel powerless to do anything about them — especially if you lack wealth and social status. While it may be common to feel this way,…
