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Leadership Development by Krista Skidmore

The Importance of Focus and Thoughtful Action

Intentionality is a mindset that can transform how we approach both life and work. It’s about honing focus, practicing discipline, and managing...

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January 01, 2025

How to Communicate as a Manager

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Everything DiSC® can facilitate manager and team communication

In any relationship, communication is key. It helps to address concerns, clarify questions, and convey...

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January 22, 2019

Team Effectiveness

Leader Needs and Preferences Are Changing. Leadership Development Must Keep Up.

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Millennial Leaders view leadership development differently than other generations

Each year FlashPoint explores upcoming leadership development trends and research to...

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January 15, 2019

Leadership Development

The Newest Type of Diversity Your Team Needs is Cognitive Diversity

We know that research shows diversity on teams has a real impact on financial performance. But is your team taking advantage of its cognitive diversity?

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January 08, 2019

Team Effectiveness

10 Gifts Leaders Can Give All Year

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The Best Gifts Are Not Necessarily Monetary

It’s ugly sweater season, and you may be thinking of what you can give your coworkers, direct reports, or even...

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December 17, 2018

Team Effectiveness

Design Leadership Programs that Succeed: 5 Top Trends in Leadership Development

5 Key Trends for Good Leadership Development Program Design

Each year FlashPoint explores upcoming leadership development trends and research to understand how we can better develop leaders. This...

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December 11, 2018

Leadership Development

Practicing Leadership Daily Pays Off

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At our recent The Leadership Challenge® Workshop Facilitator Training, a participant asked the following question during an activity: Would you rather have $20 or...

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November 19, 2018

Leadership Development

Gamification 101: How It Benefits Employee Learning and Development

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Making Learning a Game Benefits Employee Retention and Motivation

In 2016, 1 out of every 3 employees said that uninspiring content is a barrier to their learning.

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November 15, 2018

Leadership Development

7 Advantages of Having an External Coaching Provider

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Broaden your leader development toolkit with external resources

As learning and development has matured, we have seen emerging trends reinforced,...

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November 08, 2018

Coaching

Building Choice into Leadership Development Programs

"Choose Your Own Adventure" Learning Opportunities Set Leaders Up for Success

Research has shown that the “one development program for all leaders” model does not suffice to meet the unique needs of...

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October 25, 2018

Leadership Development

How to Develop Strategic Skills in Your Managers

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an example of developing Strategic managers in an aviation organization

Strategy is an increasingly important part of today’s highly complex business environment....

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October 18, 2018

Leadership Development