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Focus on the How not the What, An Introduction to Core Competencies
So, what are core competencies? A competency is simply a ‘blend’ of knowledge, skills, experience, behaviors, and values. When put in action, an individual with the right “blend” performs his/her responsibilities in a way that gets results. Competencies are generally...
Vulnerability, the secret weapon to improve productivity and engagement
Several years ago, I wrote an article about how practicing vulnerability can engage your employees on a much higher level. Yet few leaders, especially business owners, are able to be vulnerable because of fear and ego. All too often vulnerability is considered a...
A Story of Two Companies – Succession Planning can Make the Difference
Over the years that I have advised and coached business owners, and there are two companies that highlight the importance of succession planning. The contrasts were stark and breathtaking: one had a plan and the other talked of having a plan. Back in 2012, when I was...
Unwrapping and Managing Difficult Employees
This article was originally posted on Great Leadership by Dan on September 3, 2020 We’ve all been challenged with at least one difficult person at work. Why do they have to be so rude, dismissive, abrasive, etc.? Difficult employees aren’t the person who has a bad day...
Retain Your Best by Developing Them
“The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership.” Harvey S. Firestone With the workforce now comprised by a majority of Millennials and Gen Z, companies who are investing in training and development are retaining these younger employees...
Matching Work environment with Job Candidates
There are a lot of skilled people looking for their next opportunity, yet there will be a percentage of them that accept offers for new employment and then realize shortly into their employment that the job wasn’t what they expected. More importantly, the manager and...
Beth Armknecht Miller’s passion for learning and dedication to bringing out the best in others are strands woven throughout her career and are found in her work with Executive Velocity, a top talent and leadership development advisory firm.