Leadership is more than a role; it is a skill that requires practice and is essential to personal and professional growth. In the workplace, leaders inspire and influence others to accomplish a common goal. However, becoming a leader doesn’t require a title. It does include developing skills and traits that allow you to lead with […]
Gone are the days of punching in, keeping quiet, and punching out. Today, employees want genuine connections at work from their managers and coworkers alike. EY’s empathy in business report found that mutual empathy between leaders and employees creates a safe, agile culture that increases efficiency, creativity, job satisfaction and innovation. That said, 52% of […]
The International Coaching Federation (ICF), in partnership with PwC, estimated the global revenue from coaching to be over $4.56 billion. Clearly, it’s a vibrant and growing investment for leaders across vertical industries, with 99% of coached leaders expressing satisfaction with their coaching experience. This being said, today’s world requires data to back up investments, even […]
Strong leaders understand that, like change, leadership practices are dynamic. With 2024 underway, the pace of change continues to accelerate, and leaders must evolve to meet the moment with new techniques and a growth mindset that is ready to tackle new and evolving challenges. To thrive in today’s globalized and technologically advanced world, leaders must […]
According to a NerdWallet study featured in HRD America, 78% of business leaders have experienced Impostor Syndrome at some point in their careers. However, just because you’re feeling self-doubt doesn’t mean you are in the wrong position. It may just mean that you need to change your perspective. Impostor Syndrome Definition and Types Feeling like […]
In the realm of effective leadership, one competency has proven to be an indispensable asset: coaching for performance. This proactive approach to guiding, developing, and inspiring team members not only drives individual growth but also enhances overall organizational success. The data underscores the significance coaching for performance can have on business and workplace efficiency. Consider […]
Effective leadership is built on a solid foundation of competencies that drive organizational success. One such competency, often overlooked but immensely powerful, is transparent communication. Early in my career, I had the privilege of working for a manager named Dave who continues to inspire me both professionally and personally – even though we’ve not worked […]
Continuing our special AJO 40th anniversary series of the AJO Coach’s Corner blog, we are honored to feature a special discussion with one of our tenured AJO executive coaches, Leanne Leonard. Leanne provides her insightful comments on her experience regarding evolution of leadership coaching, value of networking, and facilitation virtually vs. in person and more. […]
This month we are featuring a special Coach’s Corner blog with a coach that has been with AJO throughout the past two decades: Linda Bodnar. As AJO celebrates its 40th anniversary year, we are honored to learn from Linda’s leadership coaching insights while also exploring how the practices of coaching have evolved over the years. […]
Learning and development skills have become an even bigger priority for organizations and the workforce planning strategy since the Great Resignation exposed workers’ desperation to climb the company ladder and advance their careers. “Our clients have doubled down on upskilling and reskilling,” says Joyce Heckman, vice president of talent development at AJ O’Connor Associates, an […]
