Talent Management in the Public Sector

February 3, 2010 by Bill Bradley

HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER Title: Improving worker performance in the US government Competencies: leading, managing Who benefits: leaders, managers, organizational consultants Consultant Usage: general background material What’s it about? February being a short month, today I begin with a short posting.  I just discovered an article that I found interesting, well-researched and provocative.  Can’t […]




Posted in Engagement

Comments Off on Talent Management in the Public Sector

More Talent Management Facts #9

January 31, 2010 by Ken Nowack

“Statistics are like bikinis.  What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital.”   Aaron Levenstein   Another addition of leadership and talent management “facts” from all over the world. Some are very intuitive and some are not….what do you think?   1. A recent 2009 survey of 372 human resources professionals by industry […]




Posted in Engagement, Leadership Development, Relate, Selection, Wellness

Comments Off on More Talent Management Facts #9

Top Ten Tips

January 27, 2010 by Bill Bradley

“In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. But in practice, there is.”   Yogi Berra HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER Title: Managing Your New Year’s Resolution Competencies: self-development; self-control Who benefits: you Consultant Usage: background material for coaches and trainers What’s it about?  I am ending January by writing my final entry about possible […]




Posted in Leadership Development

Comments Off on Top Ten Tips

Leadership Lessons from Ajax #26: The Necessary Conditions for Behavior Change

January 24, 2010 by Ken Nowack

“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn”  Alvin Toffler Being a volunteer puppy raiser for a guide dog has really been helpful for me to think about how to teach, train, and coach others.  I’m often wondering just what […]




Posted in Engagement, Leadership Development

Comments Off on Leadership Lessons from Ajax #26: The Necessary Conditions for Behavior Change

Weight Up

January 20, 2010 by Bill Bradley

“Now there are more overweight people in America than average-weight people. So overweight people are now average. Which means you’ve met your New Year’s resolution.”  Jay Leno HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER Title: Managing Your New Year’s Resolution Competencies: self-development; self-control Who benefits: you Consultant Usage: background material for coaches and trainers What’s it about?  […]




Posted in Leadership Development

Comments Off on Weight Up

Leadership Lessons from Ajax #25: Performance Coaching Case Study

January 17, 2010 by Ken Nowack

“Make sure that team members know they are working with you, not for you.” John Wooden The last few Blogs have introduced a powerful performance coaching model that can be used to engage and develop talent at all levels. I’ve provided this case study and reflective questions in the spirit of seeing how well you […]




Posted in Engagement, Leadership Development, Relate

1 Comment

Too Much Time, Not Enough To Do?

January 13, 2010 by Bill Bradley

“It’s not enough to be busy, so are the ants. The question is, what are we busy about?”  Henry David Thoreau HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER Title: Managing Your Time Competencies: self development; self control Who benefits: you Consultant Usage: background material for coaches and trainers What’s it about? Ha!  According to blogger Peter Bregman, […]




Posted in Leadership Development

Comments Off on Too Much Time, Not Enough To Do?

Tossing Starfish Back into the Ocean: A New Tribute to “Memo” the Unsung Leader

January 8, 2010 by Ken Nowack

  “No one has ever become poor by giving.” Anne Frank   One of my favorite motivational stories to tell is an adaption of the “starfish story” by Loren Eiseley and as many of you know popularized by Joel Barker.  In the story, a man walking at the beach approaches a boy who is vigorously […]




Posted in Engagement, Leadership Development, Relate

10 Comments

Happy New Year, Now What?

January 6, 2010 by Bill Bradley

“A New Year’s resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other.”  Author Unknown HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER Title: New Year’s Resolutions Competency: self development Who benefits: you Consultant Usage: background material for career coaching What’s it about? It’s the first week of a new year.  If you are like about […]




Posted in Leadership Development

Comments Off on Happy New Year, Now What?

Self Development for 2010 – Part III

December 30, 2009 by Bill Bradley

HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER Title: Competency Development – Part III   Competency: self-development Who benefits: employees at all levels, those seeking to enter or reenter the workforce Consultant Usage: reference material What’s it about?  Today is the last post of the year.  If you make New Year’s Resolutions you are probably writing down a (short) […]




Posted in Leadership Development

Comments Off on Self Development for 2010 – Part III

Follow Envisia Learning:

RSS Twitter linkedin Facebook

Are You Implementing a Leadership Development Program?

Call us to discuss how we can help you get more out of your leadership development program:

(800) 335-0779, x1