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Discover the hottest content from industry experts on a wide range of HR/performance improvement topics, including more than 20 articles from New York Times Bestselling Author Alan Fine.

Realizing the Value of a High-Impact Coaching Culture

What do successful coaching cultures look like? What coaching practices produce the most impact? Read this whitepaper to see what HR pros said about the state of coaching in their organizations.

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How the Best Companies Create Sticky Training

Organizations spend $150 billion a year on training, but only 10% improves job performance long-term. Knowledge and performance are related, but they aren’t synonyms. Inspire action to make an impact.

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CPR for Coaching Up

Coaching up is an important element of a true coaching culture. This model will help you tactfully initiate coaching conversations with anyone in your organization, regardless of seniority.

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4 Coaching Check-In Questions

Like any skill, the adage “practice makes perfect” applies to coaching, too. It takes time and repetition to master your coaching skills. Help managers develop a coaching habit by asking 4 questions.

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7 Must-haves for a Performance Management Makeover

In considering replacements for your legacy performance management system, there is no one-size-fits-all approach, but there are 7 practices that are critical fundamentals in any system.

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5 Steps to Drive What Matters Most

Complete with examples from real clients, this article serves as an implementation guide for structuring your coaching initiate to drive real results.

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3 Quick Steps to Get More Leaders Coaching More Often

Does your coaching culture lack momentum? Coaching is critical to drive peak performance, but it’s hard for managers to develop a coaching habit. This article provides 3 steps to make coaching stick.

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Top 10 Criteria for Choosing a Coaching Approach

How do you decide which coaching model to choose? This article gives you 10 criteria to consider when choosing an approaching that will work for your organization.

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3 Practical Solutions for Driving Organizational Results

Trainers and facilitators play a pivotal role in driving results, but many struggle to demonstrate their relevance. Learn 3 things trainers can do to stay relevant in their organizations.

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3 Reasons Your Coaching Program Isn't Delivering

Coaching isn’t a commodity you can just buy and forget about. If your coaching program is falling short, here are 3 reasons it may not be working and what you can do to get it back on track.

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Watch Your Mouth: Making Conversations Count

Conversations are the core of performance and every conversation we have has an impact. Our only choice is what kind of impact we have. This article will help you make the best of any conversation.

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Two Ways to Widen Your Leadership Focus

Focus isn’t just about narrowing your view. Sometimes it’s about expanding it. Zooming out can be a powerful tool to improve performance.

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The First 3 Things to Do After Being Promoted

“Leadership is about creating the environment that motivates people to reveal their magnificence every day.” How can you approach a new role with this attitude? Here are 3 things you can do on Day 1.

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The Super Secret Weapon of High-Growth Companies

What if there was a top-secret weapon for driving sales, revenue, and profitability in your company? Research says there is! But how can you leverage it? Discover the trick in this article.

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Leveraging the Coaching Revolution

Only 25% of employees say training programs measurably improve their performance. Originally published in Training Industry Magazine, this article illustrates the secret to coaching that sticks.

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New Manager 101: It's All About Coaching

Discover how to leverage one-on-one coaching conversations to empower your team and propel them to better performance in this article from a Systems Engineering Manager for a Fortune 100 tech company.

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Leadership Challenge? Prepare, Plan, Practice.

Using an analogy of a snowplow, CEO Kim Capps illustrates how you can apply 3 Ps to any leadership challenge.

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GROW: The Ultimate Map for Decision Making

Results depend on actions. And actions depend on decisions. Unfortunately, decision-making can be messy. In this article, you’ll discover a map to make any decision quicker and easier.

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Don't Phone It In: 4 Tips For Managing Remote Conversations

Remote employees are the fastest-growing segment of the workforce. To lead them well, you have to be connected with your remote employees. These tips will help.

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4 Popular Coaching Myths Debunked

People have a lot of misconceptions about coaching and what it means for the workplace. In this article, industry thought leader Alan Fine debunks 4 prevalent coaching myths.

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Realizing the Value of a High-Impact Coaching Culture

What do successful coaching cultures look like? What coaching practices produce the most impact? Read this whitepaper to see what HR pros said about the state of coaching in their organizations.

How the Best Companies Create Sticky Training

Organizations spend $150 billion a year on training, but only 10% improves job performance long-term. Knowledge and performance are related, but they aren’t synonyms. Inspire action to make an impact.

CPR for Coaching Up

Coaching up is an important element of a true coaching culture. This model will help you tactfully initiate coaching conversations with anyone in your organization, regardless of seniority.

4 Coaching Check-In Questions

Like any skill, the adage “practice makes perfect” applies to coaching, too. It takes time and repetition to master your coaching skills. Help managers develop a coaching habit by asking 4 questions.

7 Must-haves for a Performance Management Makeover

In considering replacements for your legacy performance management system, there is no one-size-fits-all approach, but there are 7 practices that are critical fundamentals in any system.

5 Steps to Drive What Matters Most

Complete with examples from real clients, this article serves as an implementation guide for structuring your coaching initiate to drive real results.

3 Quick Steps to Get More Leaders Coaching More Often

Does your coaching culture lack momentum? Coaching is critical to drive peak performance, but it’s hard for managers to develop a coaching habit. This article provides 3 steps to make coaching stick.

Top 10 Criteria for Choosing a Coaching Approach

How do you decide which coaching model to choose? This article gives you 10 criteria to consider when choosing an approaching that will work for your organization.

3 Practical Solutions for Driving Organizational Results

Trainers and facilitators play a pivotal role in driving results, but many struggle to demonstrate their relevance. Learn 3 things trainers can do to stay relevant in their organizations.

3 Reasons Your Coaching Program Isn't Delivering

Coaching isn’t a commodity you can just buy and forget about. If your coaching program is falling short, here are 3 reasons it may not be working and what you can do to get it back on track.

Watch Your Mouth: Making Conversations Count

Conversations are the core of performance and every conversation we have has an impact. Our only choice is what kind of impact we have. This article will help you make the best of any conversation.

Two Ways to Widen Your Leadership Focus

Focus isn’t just about narrowing your view. Sometimes it’s about expanding it. Zooming out can be a powerful tool to improve performance.

The First 3 Things to Do After Being Promoted

“Leadership is about creating the environment that motivates people to reveal their magnificence every day.” How can you approach a new role with this attitude? Here are 3 things you can do on Day 1.

The Super Secret Weapon of High-Growth Companies

What if there was a top-secret weapon for driving sales, revenue, and profitability in your company? Research says there is! But how can you leverage it? Discover the trick in this article.

Leveraging the Coaching Revolution

Only 25% of employees say training programs measurably improve their performance. Originally published in Training Industry Magazine, this article illustrates the secret to coaching that sticks.

New Manager 101: It's All About Coaching

Discover how to leverage one-on-one coaching conversations to empower your team and propel them to better performance in this article from a Systems Engineering Manager for a Fortune 100 tech company.

Leadership Challenge? Prepare, Plan, Practice.

Using an analogy of a snowplow, CEO Kim Capps illustrates how you can apply 3 Ps to any leadership challenge.

GROW: The Ultimate Map for Decision Making

Results depend on actions. And actions depend on decisions. Unfortunately, decision-making can be messy. In this article, you’ll discover a map to make any decision quicker and easier.

Don't Phone It In: 4 Tips For Managing Remote Conversations

Remote employees are the fastest-growing segment of the workforce. To lead them well, you have to be connected with your remote employees. These tips will help.

4 Popular Coaching Myths Debunked

People have a lot of misconceptions about coaching and what it means for the workplace. In this article, industry thought leader Alan Fine debunks 4 prevalent coaching myths.