Blogs on Executive Coaching, Inclusion, Equity, Belonging, Employee Engagement, Retention Strategies and more
What 6 Case Studies Say About Our Results
At Innolect, our Innovative Intelligence® approach is the foundation for all of our services, books, and assessments. Our green “O” symbolizes our commitment to infuse fresh, creative, innovative ideas into everything we do. Designed by global thought leaders, our methodologies are manifested in collaboration with others and represent the synergy of learning and change. Using […]
Do You Have the Courage to be a Radical Empathizer?
Even during the pandemic, star athletes physically and psychologically prepare for their next athletic challenge. Just as athletes prepare for marathons, triathlons, the gridiron and other physical contests, leaders need to prepare for difficult or challenging situations. Today, many leaders and managers tell us that they’re afraid to start a conversation or dialogue about racial […]
The Importance of Listening
“One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.” — Bryant H. McGill With more people talking and fewer people listening, we need leaders at the top who ensure all voices are heard. Leaders who fail to listen increase litigation risks, lower employee engagement, reduce innovative ideas […]
Staying Connected: Overcome Anxiety of Going It Alone
To demonstrate the power and strength gained through collaboration, we brought thin metal rods to a team in conflict. We gave one rod to each team member and asked each person to bend their rod. The rods bent easily. Next, we gave one team member ten rods bound together and asked her to bend those. […]
Building an Effective Workplace from the OutsideIN
Most organizations work diligently to recruit a diverse workforce, with a range of ages, abilities, ethnicities, religions and worldviews. Identifying and hiring talent with such diverse backgrounds and characteristics is an accomplishment. Once hired, you can check off that Diversity & Inclusion box, right? Not so fast! Having a diverse workforce is only half of […]
How to Make Sure Others Use Their Voices to Get Heard
Strong voices for change are needed within organizations. A recent study suggests that only 29% of employees think that management listens to concerns about discrimination (race, sex/gender, age, etc.) without blame or defensiveness (Leadership IQ Survey). The question remains, what actions are these same organizations taking internally to ensure minority representation, equal hiring and promotion opportunities? As […]
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