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How Cross-Learning Makes Your Business Better
Regardless of the industry in which they operate, corporations today are all dealing with many of the same challenges. Rapidly changing technology, regulatory uncertainty, budget cuts, and a slow-growth economy mean organizations are fighting for market share with...
Diversity is Key to Growth – But Only If You Do It Right
Diversity is a term that is often misused and is frequently misunderstood. The word itself means different things to different people, and in recent years, it has even taken on political connotations. The biggest misconception about diversity is that it pertains only...
Does Your Leadership Fear Transparency?
Transparency means different things to different people. Some organizations may believe they are transparent, when in fact, employees and the general public believe the opposite. No matter what an individual believes about transparency, the concept is universally...
Why You Can’t Be Trusted Unless You’re Transparent
US President Ronald Reagan liked to say, “Trust, but verify,” when referencing Cold War relations with the Soviet Union. Today, this saying can be a mantra for employees, consumers, and investors as they choose the organizations they wish to align themselves with. In...
You’ve Got Nothing To Hide – So Don’t Act Like You Do
Organizations of all sizes are encountering an increased demand for transparency from their customers, their employees, government regulators, activists, and the general public. In the wake of the Great Recession and the resulting banking scandals, there has been a...
Think You Know the Meaning of a Diverse Workforce? Think Again!
These days, diversity means more than employing a workforce with varied backgrounds. It’s not about being politically correct or even inclusive. It means employing an assortment of personalities, with different backgrounds, skill sets and opinions to gain the best...
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.