Navigating Your Career Path: Insights from the Kentucky Hills [567 words]
In the picturesque region of Eastern Kentucky, the journey to career success can be likened to exploring the winding trails of the local hills. For…
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Lessons from the Power Grid: Building a Strong and Diverse Professional Network [589 words]
In the rapidly changing utility industry, professionals face an array of career concerns that can significantly impact their paths. From knowledge transfer and skill development…
5 Reasons Not to Focus on Inclusive Leadership in 2025 [729 words]
Is your organization backing away from its public statements about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)? It’s understandable that executives might waver when faced with backlash…
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Selecting 360 Assessments for Leaders [672 words]
Incorporating 360-degree leader assessments is valuable for evaluating leadership skills and identifying development opportunities. When contrasting competency-based and style-based assessments, it’s essential to consider their…
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DISC Assessment for Professional Development [519 words]
DISC assessments are powerful tools for individuals and teams seeking to enhance their skills, communication, and overall effectiveness.
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When Customers Discriminate: Protecting Your Sales Force and Your Bottom Line [432 words]
In customer-facing roles like sales, representatives often find themselves at the mercy of clients’ or prospects’ behavior. While most interactions are professional and courteous, some…
Emotional Intelligence (EIQ): Essential for Inclusive Leaders [354 words]
Emotional Intelligence (EIQ) is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one’s own emotions as well as the emotions of others. It is a critical…
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Intercultural Conflict Style (ICS) Improves Teamwork [408 words]
The benefits of using the Intercultural Conflict Style (ICS) assessment for individuals and teams are numerous. The ICS assessment is a valuable tool for improving…
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Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) for Individuals & Teams [493 words]
Are you looking to enhance your intercultural competence and foster a more inclusive and productive work environment? The Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) is a valuable…
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Qualitative Assessment: A Human-Centered Approach [520 words]
In today’s fast-paced and dynamic work environment, the role of company culture in shaping the employee experience and organizational success is significant. As employees, we…
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Measuring Inclusion: A Data-driven Approach [467 words]
Diversity and inclusion (D&I) have become increasingly important in the workplace, with numerous benefits for organizations that prioritize them. One approach to measuring inclusion and…
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Strengths-based Teams Boost Employee Engagement & Team Performance [566 words]
Strengths-based teams enjoy personal and professional growth, improved team dynamics, and higher levels of engagement and performance. The CliftonStrengths assessment, offered by Gallup, is a…
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True Patriotism: U.S. Companies Must Take a Stand for Our Democracy [535 words]
U.S. companies love to tout their patriotism. They sponsor local parades, fireworks displays, and historical documentaries. But companies must also play a role in standing…
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Pride Month (& Beyond) Action Plan [309 words]
Are you a corporate leader and aspiring LGBTQ+ ally? There is a LOT you can do to support your LGBTQ+ employees and colleagues right now.*…
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Outgrowing a Startup Culture [322 words]
Or, How We Helped a Global Software Company Recalibrate Its People Strategy. Good Enough Now and Lead at Any Level teamed up to help a…
The Gen Z Perspective [843 words]
Generation Z’s numbers are increasing in the workforce. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 70.9% of the civilian noninstitutional population between the ages of…
Generation Z Interns and Mentor Support [1034 words]
Does your company have a Generation Z intern who is trying to explore their career options? While internships are a great way to gain valuable…
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House Budget: Economic Mobility Highlights [423 words]
Last week, the Indiana House of Representatives passed its proposed budget. The budget, also known as House Bill (HB) 1001, allocates funds for a variety…
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Accessibility for Blog Posts [762 words]
Imagine you’re a marketing intern trying to expand your outreach and engagement with your client base. You spend hours sifting through different blog themes and…
House Bill 1608: Indiana Legislative Update
LGBTQIA+ issues are front and center in this legislative session in Indiana. This past Monday, February 20th, 2023, the House Education Committee heard House Bill…
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Company News (Q1 2023) [530 words]
Today, we’re offering a peek behind the curtain, into some of the great things happening within Lead at Any Level®. We have a lot to…
Invest in Your Employees…or Someone Else Will [624 words]
Last month’s unemployment numbers were the lowest in more than fifty years, even with tech layoffs dominating recent news cycles. When there are so few…
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Unconscious Bias Training Won’t Change Your Culture [879 words]
You may have heard that diversity & inclusion training doesn’t work. (Everyone seems to be saying so.) For some companies, that may be true, especially…
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Layoffs Suck. Here’s What to Do About It [623 words]
Make no mistake: layoffs suck. As a tech worker in the early ’00s, I was laid off, downsized, right-sized, made redundant, reorganized, and otherwise asked…
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Better Development Planning Conversations [378 words]
If your fiscal year starts on January 1st, you’re probably in the middle of some goal-setting conversations with your team members. You’re probably also looking…
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Coach Your Employees to Self-Promote [770 words]
Being an inclusive leader means recognizing that some of your team members may be too humble for their own good. They want their work to…
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Building Culture on Purpose (A Case Study) [602 words]
As an executive, how much time do you spend cultivating the culture of your organization? Company culture often seems amorphous, and you may be tempted…
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