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In today's rapidly evolving and fiercely competitive business landscape, the role of leadership has transcended traditional paradigms. The success of an organization is no longer solely determined by its products or services but by the strength of its people and their collective potential. Enter human-centered leadership competencies, a transformative approach that places employees and customer experience at the heart of organizational strategies. This paradigm shift acknowledges that fostering a culture of empathy, collaboration, and empowerment is pivotal to achieving sustained success in competitive markets. As we stand at the intersection of leadership excellence and holistic employee well-being and customer experience for racial and culturally diverse organizations, the "Concordant Healthcare Solutions Workshops on Emotional Intelligence Human-Centered Leadership Competencies"can serve as beacons of opportunity for leaders who aspire to demonstrate human-centered competencies. Learn more about how we help leaders apply the principles of Emotional Intelligence and human-centered leadership competencies to improve employee and customer experience operating in racial and culturally diverse competitive markets. https://lnkd.in/g3__aSZY. #humancenteredleadership

⚖️  Balancing Leadership and Support: A Chief of Staff’s Perspective ⚖️ As Chiefs of Staff, we constantly juggle between leading initiatives and providing unwavering support to our executives. This unique duality is what makes our role both challenging and incredibly rewarding. 🔹 Leading Initiatives: We take the helm on critical projects, ensuring they align with the company’s strategic vision. This means setting clear goals, managing teams, and driving execution to achieve desired outcomes. 🔹 Supporting Executives: At the same time, we act as the right hand to our leaders, anticipating their needs, providing insightful advice, and enabling them to focus on their core responsibilities. 🔹 Building Trust: The cornerstone of our role is trust. By maintaining transparency, demonstrating reliability, and showing empathy, we build strong relationships with both executives and team members. 🔹 Facilitating Collaboration: We bridge gaps between departments, fostering collaboration and ensuring that everyone is working towards common goals. This often involves mediating conflicts and promoting a culture of open communication. Striking this balance is no small feat, but it’s what makes the Chief of Staff role so impactful and essential in today’s business landscape. 🚀 #ChiefOfStaff #Leadership #Support #Trust #Collaboration #BusinessGrowth

A disengaged workforce puts your organization at risk for negative outcomes, like costly turnover, culture problems, and declining performance. That’s why it’s critical to intervene now. No one has the power to impact engagement and retention more than an employee’s immediate leader, but they need the right skills to do it. Your leaders are the key to your very best workforce. Make leadership development a priority. Click below, to learn more about Willow North’s leadership development solutions. https://lnkd.in/gsnkmMPP #leadership #training #work #remote #retention #leaders #healthy #mindset #worklife #workplace #diversity #collaboration #employee #leaders #development #dei #collaboration #executive #hr #sales

🌟 Exciting Resource & Upcoming Events for HR & People Leaders 🌟 📚 Free Resource Alert! We're thrilled to share a valuable tool for all HR professionals: the "Leadership Social Contract." This resource is designed to align your leaders internally, ensuring they embody the culture, values, and expectations vital to your organization. Check it out here: Leadership Social Contract - https://lnkd.in/gg_MsaUM What you'll gain: 💡Key concepts and ideas for leadership alignment 💡A guide to customize questions and the social contract to fit your organizational culture 💡Strategies to enhance leader effectiveness and accountability Created by myself and Angela R. Howard, Organizational Psychologist and CEO at Call for Culture. 🌐 Upcoming Events Not to Miss: Decoding the 5 Trends Reshaping the Employee Experience with Qualtrics XM Institute, including Matt Evans & Marcus Wolf 📅 Jan 18, 2024, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST https://lnkd.in/gdBD8Phc 2024 Leadership Development Trends and Predictions - Tips, Tricks, and Preparation with Torch, including Ellen Gomes and Mandy Varley, PhD 📅 Jan 24, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST https://lnkd.in/g56idrmc Beyond Training: Creating Learning Experiences for Lasting DEI Impact with Praxis Labs, including Elise Smith, Jarvis Sam, Ekpedeme "Pamay" M. Bassey, and Lisa Henry-Milano, PsyD 📅 Jan 31, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST https://lnkd.in/gZzdNRQc Tips for Upgrading your Leader by Ted Lasso with Motivosity, including Logan Mallory 📅 Feb 08, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST https://lnkd.in/gfNAyWEe achieve Virtual: DevelUP - Virtual Seminar on L&D Strategies hosted by yours truly & achieve Engagement 📅 March 6, 2024, 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM ET https://lnkd.in/gvQg-XHu 🔗 For more details and to register, visit our events page: https://lnkd.in/dG9vNB9E 🚀 If you're looking to level up your EX strategies and knowledge, these events are perfect for you. Join us to gain insights, network with peers, and drive success in your organization! #HRLeaders #EmployeeExperience #LeadershipDevelopment #DEI #LearningAndDevelopment

🌟Supply Chain Leaders, lets talk about engagement!🌟 In the realm of leadership, engagement isn't just a buzzword; it's the cornerstone of progress and achievement. As leaders, it's not enough to merely guide from the top; true success stems from active participation and collaboration at every level. We have to understand the vital importance of fostering a culture of engagement. We must believe in creating an environment where every team member feels valued, heard, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. Through open communication channels, regular feedback loops, and inclusive decision-making processes, we can cultivate a sense of ownership and accountability among our teams. Then our leaders don't just lead; they actively engage with their colleagues, forging connections built on trust, respect, and shared goals. But leadership engagement isn't just about internal dynamics; it's also about our commitment to our broader community. We must believe in leading by example, inspiring others to join us in our mission to make a positive impact in the world. As we continue to grow and evolve, we must remain steadfast in our dedication to fostering leadership engagement at every level. Together, we can build bridges that lead not only to success but to a brighter, more inclusive future for all. So, join me on this journey of empowerment, collaboration, and growth. Together, let's elevate leadership engagement and unlock new possibilities for ourselves and those we serve. #Leadership #Engagement #Teamwork #Innovation #CommunityBuilding #Empowerment #Collaboration #Success #Opportunity #Inclusion #TogetherWeCan

We recently kicked-off a couple of communication workshops for leaders, focusing on not just building the skill but ensuring it translates into tangible results. In effective leadership, communication goes beyond words; it is about fostering understanding, inspiring engagement, and creating a culture where every voice is heard. Consider these statistics: 60% of 251 business leaders agree that effective communication boosts employee confidence, while 56% of 1,001 knowledge workers say it enhances work satisfaction. As a leader, how do you know you are nailing Leadership Communication? Check out these top 5 signs: ▶ Clear Understanding: Team members grasp your messages and directives, evident in their feedback and questions. ▶Alignment with Goals: Team members understand organizational goals, contributing to shared priorities, and meeting and exceeding expectations. ▶Engaged Team: Motivated team members exhibit a sense of purpose and enthusiasm in achieving tasks and goals. ▶Effective Problem Resolution: Conflicts are efficiently resolved, and problems are promptly addressed, with clear communication of resolutions. ▶Active Participation: Team members actively engage in meetings, discussions, and collaborative activities, feeling a sense of inclusivity and valuing their input. #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipcommunication #communicationskills Kannan Arumugam Training Ladder Consultants pic credit: hr one

Emotional intelligence in healthcare leadership isn't just important—it's essential. In a field where patient care and team dynamics are paramount, leaders who understand and manage emotions effectively can transform their organizations. Imagine a workplace where leaders empathize with their team’s challenges, communicate with clarity, and inspire resilience. This isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity for improving patient outcomes and employee satisfaction. At Talent One Services, we believe that fostering emotional intelligence can elevate your leadership and your entire healthcare organization. Ready to enhance your leadership skills? Send me a message or book a call for a consultation today. How do you currently address emotional intelligence in your leadership practices? 💼❤️ Link to book a call: https://lnkd.in/e73APXVp #HealthcareLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #HealthcareHR #LeadershipDevelopment #TalentOneServices

#employeeresourcegroups #ERG #DEI #inclusiveworkplaces #Workplacefuture I'm incredibly passionate about leading ERG-focused sessions within organizations 😍 . From the start of EQImindset LLC in 2020, I've always envisioned centering my content around the needs of all ERG stakeholders. Having navigated the ERG lifecycle myself and worked extensively in corporate DEI internally and externally, I understand that supporting ERGs isn't JUST about the ERG leaders: -It involves engaging Corporate Executives - The Decision Makers. -It's a collaboration with Talent & HR leaders - The People Experience Leaders -It requires an alignment with Managers - the Middle -It impacts all Corporate Employees, professionals, and line workers who can thrive in ERG roles..... When a Corporate C-Suite invites me to facilitate a dedicated session focused on ERGs at their leadership retreat, it's truly invigorating! Leading another in-person strategic planning session this week has replenished my energy (awake from the Southern California weather slump 😂 ) reminded me of why I love doing this, and reaffirmed the importance of this work. If your organization is still contemplating whether to develop an ERG strategy, uncertain about where to even begin the process and seeking clarity on how it can add value, let's collaborate on designing a session tailored to your needs. Schedule a brief call via DM or email lola@EQimindset.com

💥 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝘃𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗽 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 Is the gap between your leadership and your frontline team widening? 🚨 Alarmingly, research shows that 68% of frontline workers feel their voices are lost on senior management, who seem out of touch with their daily realities. Navigating leadership without a clear understanding of your team's challenges can feel like steering a ship in the dark, potentially leading to a disengaged workforce, high turnover rates, and a drop in morale. Here are some actionable steps to bridge that gap: 🎯 Empower Leaders with Empathy: Run workshops aimed at developing empathetic leadership skills. 🎯 Cultivate Openness: Implement regular, structured conversations to encourage open dialogue. 🎯 Enhance Leadership Visibility: Motivate leaders to actively engage with their teams, showing genuine interest and involvement. 🎯 Facilitate Effective Feedback: Set up robust channels for employees to voice their ideas and receive constructive feedback. By adopting these strategies, you can achieve a stronger alignment of visions, boost engagement levels, and foster a vibrant organizational culture. Have you tackled leadership disconnect in your organization? What strategies worked for you? Drop your stories and insights below! 🔽 #leadership #management #communication #culture #employeeengagement #teambuilding

🤝 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝘃𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗽 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 Is the gap between your leadership and your frontline team widening? Alarmingly, research shows that 68% of frontline workers feel their voices are lost on senior management, who seem out of touch with their daily realities.📊 Navigating leadership without a clear understanding of your team's challenges can feel like steering a ship in the dark, potentially leading to a disengaged workforce, high turnover rates, and a drop in morale. Here are some actionable steps to bridge that gap: 🔹 Empower Leaders with Empathy: Run workshops aimed at developing empathetic leadership skills. 🔹 Cultivate Openness: Implement regular, structured conversations to encourage open dialogue. 🔹 Enhance Leadership Visibility: Motivate leaders to actively engage with their teams, showing genuine interest and involvement. 🔹 Facilitate Effective Feedback: Set up robust channels for employees to voice their ideas and receive constructive feedback. By adopting these strategies, you can achieve a stronger alignment of visions, boost engagement levels, and foster a vibrant organizational culture. Have you tackled the leadership disconnect in your organization? What strategies worked for you? Drop your stories and insights below!💬 #leadership #management #communication #culture #employeeengagement #teambuilding