53% of workers in the US consider themselves disengaged with their job. What if there was something that could reduce that number? Behavioral assessments, such as DISC, are an excellent tool for leaders to understand & connect more effectively with their workforce, raising engagement & productivity.

Employee engagement can be directly tied to increased productivity and higher profitability for an organization. It takes a concerted effort from all members of leadership to ensure that workers stay engaged. Simply put, employee engagement should be top of mind for leaders every single day.

In The Medici Effect, Frans Johansson talks about using diversity of thought to create meaningful change. Does your company understand the value diverse backgrounds brings when looking for cutting-edge new solutions to your company's most difficult challenges?

Keeping control is the sign of a stable, reliable person. Having the ability to keep control under stress is based on having a strong sense of self-regulation, a part of emotional intelligence. If self-regulation isn't a strength, it's best to avoid situations that can trigger a negative reaction.

Leading & managing are two very different things. Leader conveys a positive connotation. It means I have my teammates backs, I support them, teach them & listen to them. The word managing conveys a negative image to me. You manage a 401k not a person. That is why manager is a four-letter word to me.

Conflict can arise anywhere and for any reason. Conflict in the workplace is especially prevalent and common. This infographic explores 9 ways to deal with conflict in the workplace with helpful hints on how to avoid, or at least reduce, workplace conflict.