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Three Steps to Successfully Steer Your Organization Through Change
Change can be difficult for leaders and employees alike. But as they say in sports, ‘no pain, no gain.’ Change may often be more exhausting than exhilarating, but the final product is usually worth it in the end. Luckily, the pressure on your employees can be reduced...
So You Are Looking for an Executive Coach…
Coaching no longer carries the stigma that an executive is “broken”. As we crossed into the 20th century, development of executives became more of a priority. My belief is that leaders in corporations realized that two things: the war for talent and an aging...
Your Talent Management Challenges
All companies have their challenges when it comes to talent, yet it seems that the smaller companies have a more struggles than those companies with more employees. They often have trouble even attracting good talent, and when they do, holding on to it can be a...
Coaching – I’m Lovin’ It
Too often leaders find it easier to provide solutions to their employees rather than invest time in coaching them to develop their own solution. So I have found that when working work with many leaders having them develop their coaching skills can lead to greater...
How to Create Values That Work for Your Business
There are many elements that go into building a successful organization, from savvy leadership to a sound business plan, to a roster of talented employees. But the thing that knits it all together, that keeps everyone striving in the right direction, is a strong set...
Three Pitfalls to Avoid in Performance Management
For many of us, it’s coming up on that time of year again—performance reviews. As leaders and managers, we will be both giving and receiving them, and we’ve worked enough years to know how the process goes. Or do we? Many organizations are still using outdated and...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.