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The Strategic Leader's Guide to AI: Adoption & Governance Click to view The Strategic Leader's Guide to AI: Adoption & Governance
In the first post of this series, "The Leadership Imperative: AI Literacy & Adoption," we explored Level 1, AI literacy and fluency, and Level 2, enhancing processes with AI. We discussed why leaders must develop a foundational understanding of AI and highlighted practical use...
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The Leadership Imperative: AI Literacy & Adoption Click to view The Leadership Imperative: AI Literacy & Adoption
I recently attended a leadership development conference, and every session that mentioned AI was packed—often overflowing. AI is everywhere; it’s the hot topic, and everyone is trying to make sense of what it really means. What surprised me most, however, was how many attendees...
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Your Guide to Bringing Strategic Leadership to Life, Part 3 Click to view Your Guide to Bringing Strategic Leadership to Life, Part 3
At the close of a successful leadership development program, energy is high. The call to action was clear. Everyone is leaving with their “one thing” to execute tomorrow. And … then what?
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Leadership Express Sims: Interactive Learning in a 2-4 Hour FormatLeadership Express Sims: Interactive Learning in a 2-4 Hour Format
Business simulations bring complex ideas to life. Simulations enable adult learning because they engage learners in...

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Connection is the core of effective leadership development.

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Throughout the year at our blog, we share practical leadership tips and observations. The “greatest hits” of the year...

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The ART of Leadership DevelopmentThe ART of Leadership Development
Developing leaders is not a simple, one-size-fits-all process. Leaders have different styles, strengths, and...

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Nov 3, 2021
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Large Scale Meeting? Large Scale Learning!Large Scale Meeting? Large Scale Learning!
Most of our clients use business simulations in virtual or classroom settings. Groups of 15 or 25 or even 50 are the...

Amanda Young Hickman
Jun 24, 2021
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What is Empathetic Leadership?What is Empathetic Leadership?
Empathy is simply defined as the ability to identify with others and be aware of their thoughts and feelings....

Amanda Young Hickman
Mar 2, 2021
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Powerful Communication Opportunities Most Leaders MissPowerful Communication Opportunities Most Leaders Miss
Employees pay an extraordinary amount of attention to what we do in the moment. What we communicate when we aren’t...

Amanda Young Hickman
Feb 23, 2021
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The Overlooked Drivers of Leadership Development ROIThe Overlooked Drivers of Leadership Development ROI
We often measure only a narrow slice of what effective leadership delivers. Organizations don’t measure three...

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