If you’re new to a leadership or management role and you don’t know how best to apply it to your work, the following five books are a great place to begin the process of improving your emotional intelligence, increase your workplace resilience, and take further steps toward becoming an excellent leader.

Adaptability is what helps leaders stay calm in uncertain situations. It’s also what helps them think creatively and guide their teams through change-even when clarity is lacking.

Here’s why it matters and how you can strengthen this essential skill.

In this article, we break down the differences between the Myers-Briggs and CliftonStrengths assessments so you can make an informed decision on which one is the best fit for you.

Here are five fun (yes, fun!) and productive trust-building activities that’ll help you develop a stronger team in 2025.

Sometimes (and only sometimes) your team might actively push back on completing their CliftonStrengths Assessment questions. Here are a few things you can do as a manager to help them understand the true purpose of the assessment. 

Here are six ways to build your leadership arsenal in 2025, and why your company should support you at every step of the way.

These five email newsletters deliver digestible insights, expert wisdom and innovative thought leadership straight to your inbox – and you can take them in over a morning coffee break. 

These six books are packed with practical advice, relatable stories, and fresh ideas to help you step up your leadership game and start the new year strong.

According to Deloitte and McKinsey, performance appraisals can directly impact retention and financial outcomes. Here are three steps you should adopt to complete effective year-end performance reviews with your team.

Learn why choosing a Gallup certified strengths coach can be a game-changer for both individuals and teams.

Discover 5 key strategies to create an effective new manager training program that boosts leadership skills, fosters team success, and enhances retention.

In this blog, I share my top feedback questions to ask your employees, designed to help you build stronger relationships with your peers.

In my experience, using strengths-based activities not only breaks the ice, it also sets the stage for a more connected and productive team. Here are some of my favorite CliftonStrengths icebreaker ideas for teams like yours.

Whether you’re managing up, managing across, sharing feedback, or just trying to smooth things over, here are six tried-and-tested tactics for handling challenges with your peers and senior colleagues.

In this blog, I summarize the four fundamental stages to psychological safety and show you how to apply them to your leadership journey.

Through my own journey and conversations with many seasoned professionals, I’ve compiled a list of the top 15 must-ask questions for your mentor. 

In this blog post, I explore the key differences between managers and leaders, highlighting how each role uniquely contributes to an organization’s success.

In this guide, I share practical ways to integrate CliftonStrengths into your everyday work life so you can build happier, healthier teams.

Employees are twice as motivated and productive if they’re resilient. In this blog, learn the five pillars of resilience, and why they’re important at work.

In this article, we delve into the 12 qualities of a good leader, and show you what it takes to become an effective role model to your team.