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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

5 Fast Facts About The Leadership Challenge [Infographic]

Organizations facing a major leadership deficit, whether through an emerging millennial workforce, a retiring senior team, or a disruptive change, need a clear path for developing leaders.

For over...

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June 29, 2018

Leadership Development

7 Factors to Consider When Choosing an External Executive Coach

External coaches provide reflection and development

I remember the first time I had my own coach. Of course, I’ve had a variety of coaches throughout my career – including those managers and mentors...

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June 26, 2018

Coaching

The DiSC Profile, Explained: How Two Identical DiSC Styles Can be Unique

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A practical example of DiSC style analysis from the FlashPoint team

Everything DiSC® is a behavioral assessment highlighting your specific priorities, preferences,...

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June 19, 2018

Team Effectiveness

Don't Wait for a Promotion To Lead

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Honing Influence to Build Leadership Skills

For years we at FlashPoint have been talking about the importance of leaders – and specifically emerging leaders – to not...

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May 15, 2018

Leadership Development

Coach Your Employees like a Geocacher

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Uncover unique Treasures in Your Direct reports with coaching

Imagine hundreds of thousands of treasures buried EVERYWHERE—treasures that are available for anyone to...

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April 26, 2018

Coaching

Lollipop Moments: An Important Measure of Daily Leadership

Encourage the Heart Daily by Focusing on Your Impact on Others

I recently stumbled upon a TEDx Toronto Talk called Disruptive Leadership by Drew Dudley.

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April 24, 2018

Leadership Development

5 Development Takeaways From LinkedIn's 2018 Workplace Learning Report

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Learning is shifting quickly but here’s how L&D pros can keep up

LinkedIn* recently surveyed 4,000 professionals across organizations–from L&D professionals and...

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April 05, 2018

Leadership Development

3 Emerging Leader Learning and Development Reads

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Begin the development journey for your high-potentials and emerging leaders with these reads

You may remember that this year our team is challenging ourselves to...

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March 27, 2018

Leadership Development

Work Better Together by Asking Coworkers These 16 Questions [VIDEO]

Better relationships lead to better teamwork

The more we learn about ourselves and others, the more able we are to find ways to create motivating environments, increase effective communication, and...

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March 15, 2018

Team Effectiveness

Quiz: Determine if You're Ready for The Leadership Challenge

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Are You Ready for The Leadership Challenge? Take This Quiz!

One of the key tenets of The Leadership Challenge® is that leadership is learned. Anyone can be a...

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March 13, 2018

Leadership Development