Why Small Business Owners and Freelancers Should Create Digital Courses
Small business owners and freelancers are always seeking innovative ways to expand their reach and increase their impact. One highly effective and potentially transformative option is creating a digital course. This not only allows you to share your expertise and help...
Leading Global Teams: Strategies for Success in a Connected World
In today's interconnected world, leading global teams has become an essential skill for managers and leaders across various industries. As businesses expand their reach beyond borders, the ability to effectively manage diverse teams spread across different geographies...
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The Power of Storytelling in Interpersonal Communication
Digital interactions often eclipse face-to-face conversations. The art of storytelling remains a powerful tool for enriching our interpersonal communications. Stories are not just for campfires and bedtime; they are a fundamental way humans connect, share experiences,...
Why Small Business Owners and Freelancers Should Create Digital Courses
Small business owners and freelancers are always seeking innovative ways to expand their reach and increase their impact. One highly effective and potentially transformative option is creating a digital course. This not only allows you to share your expertise and help...
Creating Inclusive Content with the ADDIE Methodology
Making sure everyone can understand and enjoy your content is important. Inclusive content means that people from all backgrounds can access, understand, and benefit from what you create. The ADDIE methodology is a great way to develop inclusive content. ADDIE stands...
Moving from Feedback to Feedforward: A New Way to Grow and Improve
The way we talk about what we're doing right or wrong is really important. Usually, we get feedback, which is when someone tells us what we did well or what mistakes we made. While this can help, it often focuses too much on the past. Instead, let's talk about...
Leveraging Stay Interviews to Boost Employee Retention
Employee retention is a critical concern for businesses in today’s competitive job market. High turnover rates can lead to increased recruitment costs, loss of institutional knowledge, and decreased morale among remaining employees. One effective strategy to combat...
Transforming Virtual Meetings: My Journey to Creating Digital Courses
Close your eyes and take yourself back to August 2020. We were about five months into the pandemic, with no clear end in sight. Many had transitioned to working from home, a novel experience for most, and even more challenging for those leading teams remotely for the...
Leadership Lessons in “Inside Out 2”
As leaders and managers, we constantly seek inspiration and insights from various sources to improve our capabilities and approaches. Have you seen Pixar’s "Inside Out 2" yet? I saw it recently, and first, if you haven’t seen it, I highly recommend you do. Secondly,...
How the GROW Model Can Help Coach and Mentor Employees and Contractors
Coaching and mentoring are important skills for leaders. One of the best ways to help others learn and grow is by using the GROW model. The GROW model helps people set clear goals, understand where they are now, think about different options, and make a plan to move...
Avoiding Burnout During the Summer: Tips for Small Business Owners, Instructional Designers, and Freelancers
Summer is a season of sun, vacations, and relaxation, but for small business owners, instructional designers, and freelancers, it can also be a time of heightened stress and potential burnout. Balancing work demands with the desire to enjoy the season can be...