Leadership development may be the most important thing any company does. That’s why, every week, I review blogs and other publications that cover leadership development to find the very best leadership development posts. This week, you’ll find pointers to posts about improving leadership training, leadership development for emerging leaders, the value of visibility, and the role of coaching in leadership development.
From Karin Hurt: 5 Powerful Ways to Ensure Leadership Training Stick
“I’ve certainly been to my fair share of flavor-of-the-month training, and have my own bookshelf of binders full of good ideas, not implemented. I’ve also attended great training that helped me change the game. I imagine you have too. What makes the difference?”
From Ron Carucci: How To Help Emerging Leaders Find Their Voice
“The process of cultivating the voices of others is never easy or quick. Too many leaders falsely assume that for promising talent, a few shots at bat is all it takes before they shine. In truth, the iterative process of trial-and-error required to dig up buried treasure can take years. But when you strike gold, the result is inspiring and miraculous.”
From Julie Winkle Giulioni: The Value of Visibility
“Want to offer an employee a targeted burst of development? Consider setting him or her up with an opportunity for visibility. Whether it’s attending a high-profile meeting, representing you with a key customer, or presenting at an upcoming conference, the intensity associated with visibility:”
From Sean Gordon: How Dynamic Coaching Increases Your Company’s Bottom Line
“Your longstanding employees want to be invested in so that they can grow to their fullest potential. With effective coaching, underperforming members gain confidence through structured practice and consistent feedback, and high-performing members are inspired to reach even higher—ultimately bringing in more ROI for your business. Are you allotting the resources necessary for them to thrive? Here are 5 ways to utilize coaching in your company’s daily practices.”
