Organizational Development

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Why Talent Management is an Important Business Strategy

As a business leader, you have most likely heard the term “talent management.” You may have even dismissed it as just “HR jargon.” But as a business leader or owner, it is important to understand what is meant by talent management, and why it is an important business strategy to develop. Click to read to […]

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Employee Engagement

13 Signs Your Workplace Is Toxic Enough To Warrant Quitting

If you find yourself stressed each day from a demanding boss or co-workers, it’s possible you’re in a toxic work culture. When you’re in this environment, you may find your work life comes home with you whether you consciously realize it or not⁠—allowing it to affect your work ethic, personal relationships and overall morale. Click

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ABC Cognitive Leadership Model

ABC’s of Cognitive Leadership Model

“Humans are, first and foremost, thinking beings, capable of organizing their behavior and modifying it according to circumstances.” Bandura, 1969   Leaders who have higher cognition act from an authentic sense of purpose and clarity. Cognitive leaders have higher levels of influence, are more effective, and create positive lasting change, value and culture, growth, and

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11 Trends In Talent Management For A Competitive Advantage

Leadership is simply complex. As is being a successful leader. Without negating the role and high importance of technical and professional expertise, emotional intelligence, and many other core leadership competencies, the ultimate success of leadership is to influence people to execute the goals and objectives of the organization so profits are realized for maximized sustainability…

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Forbes Coaching Council Expert Panel: 12 Key Things First-Time Entrepreneurs Commonly Omit From Their Business Plans

When a new entrepreneur sets off on the path of creating and growing his or her business, the potential is endless. However, success usually comes with a road map, and for first-time owners, there are a lot of things that can go wrong with their initial business plan. Without someone to guide them on what’s

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Culture is a Differentiator for Organizational Success

Senior leaders are pointing to culture as key to future success, but they are having trouble defining it. In a recent study, 86 percent of global business leaders say organizational culture is an urgent business issue, yet only 14 percent said they knew what the “right culture” really is. Defining Company Culture Defining company culture

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Harris Whitesell Consulting

HOW THE WORDS “THANK YOU” HELP BUILD A POSITIVE WORK CULTURE

The power of a verbal thank you is purposeful in both positive and negative communications. It is important to understand the benefit of showing gratitude in both situations. In a negative and conflict situation, a simple thank you will shut down the conflict and give the parties time to cognitively process the situation, information and

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Forbes Coaches Council – Community Voice: Six Effective Ways To Improve Team Morale And Bonding

Team building is key to the success of your employees. When there is tension or rifts between the members of your department, it can slow down processes, severely hamper creativity and decrease overall employee satisfaction—things that you definitely want to avoid… Click to review the Panels recommendations on some of the most effective ways organizations

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American Red Cross Ready Rating

Improving Company and Community Resiliency – Ready Rating – Resources for Safety and Disaster Readiness

When was the last time your organization reviewed its processes for safety and disaster readiness? Or, a better question is – Are you ready? Leaders know safety and disaster readiness should be a top priority for all organizations in order to safeguard employees and mitigate risks to business operations. Not all companies have dedicated resources

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Speaking Workshop Conference

Harris Whitesell Consulting’s Managing Partners to speak at 2019 Key 5 Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina

Harris Whitesell Consulting’s Managing Partners, Lori Harris and Lynn Whitesell, will be two of the dozen speakers at the 2019, 3rd Annual Key 5 Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina. Lori Harris will be speaking on Cognitive Leadership – Legacy of Authentic Leadership. Leaving a legacy is about a life lived well. So much so that

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Executive Comfort Zone

“Leadership is a two-way street, loyalty up and loyalty down. Respect for one’s superiors; care for one’s crew.” ~ Grace Murray Hopper, US Military Leader, Mathematician, and Educator Nervousness, anxiety, preparation, unknowns and unfamiliarities can damper an emerging leader’s opportunity to share their talents and skills with an executive and/or the executive team. Sometimes having

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Cognitive Culture – A Leadership Mindset

When was the last time you thought about the business culture as part of the cognitive process? Corporate Culture is defined as: the beliefs and behaviors that determine how a company’s employees and management organically interact and handle business transactions. The culture of a company is truly dynamic – in that it is fed by

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