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Employee engagement is a workplace approach resulting in the right conditions for all members of an organization to give of their best each day, committed to their organization’s goals and values, motivated to contribute to organizational success, with an enhanced sense of their own well-being. If the leaders of an organization understand the level of passion their workforce has for the job, they are a step ahead of the competition.

New Micro-Learning! When an interviewer begins to get a one-sided impression during a job interview, they tend to ask questions that will further confirm that impression. The reverse is also true. When an interviewer thinks a candidate has all the wrong skills or behaviors, they tend to ask questions that confirm the impression. To prevent these common interview issues, the interviewer needs to ask for contrary evidence.

New Micro-Learning! Most organizations have zero tolerance policies these days. Whether it's drugs, workplace violence, or harassment… organizations are making a clear statement about what is acceptable behavior at work. But - even though the zero tolerance policy may be clear - as managers, you have to know how to enforce it. And that means you have to know how to recognize and correct situations that cross the line.

New Micro-Learning! Knowing when and how to deal with issues of sexual orientation, or sexuality, or even lifestyle choices can be a challenge. They're the kind of things that can give rise to gossip and innuendo, at the very least; and outright hostility and harassment if you don't deal with them correctly.

As a leader, you’ve definitely dealt with someone who has a bad attitude! Attitudes can cause some of the most challenging situations in just about any relationship. Just being around someone who complains, whines or simply doesn’t say anything can cause you to feel frustrated, angry, or even helpless. The good news is there is a process for tackling this poor performance!

New Micro-Learning! Getting people to care when they think something is no big deal or when they just don’t seem to have any sense of urgency can be a challenge. This course takes a look at the impacts an individual has on the rest of his or her co-workers when they display a lack of commitment to the team and the organization.

New Micro-Learning! Now that you have made that new hire, how do you ensure they stay on the team? This course will take a look at the leadership steps you must take as you onboard your new hire so they feel included and set for success.

New Micro-Learning! Based on research by Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman - two of the most preeminent thought-leaders on leadership development - this course focuses on the five tenets that encompass the characters of core strengths that really matter in becoming an extraordinary leader.

New Micro-Learning! To be an extraordinary leader, we cannot be in the mindset of how do I go from bad to good or from good to a little bit better. We need to be in the mindset of how do I get from good to great because it is great leaders that make an overwhelming difference.

New Micro-Learning! Most people don’t intentionally come to work with a bad or difficult attitude. The problem is a lot of people don’t understand - or they forget - how our attitudes affect the people around us. When these situations do arise, all it really takes is a gentle reminder that what they're doing has an impact on the rest of us.

New Micro-Learning! We can't make someone change his or her attitude. But we can choose how we react. That's why the solution starts with us. We owe it to ourselves to help create an environment where everyone respects each other, so we can get things done that need to get done. A big part of that is learning how to deal with difficult attitudes.

New Micro-Learning! Discipline should be a last resort. It’s negative and often leads to separation. Redirecting behavior is positive, forward-thinking, and often leads to success. Before you give a reprimand—think! In many cases an employee needs to be redirected rather than reprimanded.

New Micro-Learning! paper, recruiting a new employee might appear to be a simple process. In reality, it’s an extremely complex process, and in every step of the way you need to be aware of certain legal implications. In this course, we will explore the topic of describing the job.

New Micro-Learning! This course focuses on the energy that should be spent exploiting our strengths instead of focusing our energy on our weaknesses. As you complete this quick course, ask yourself in what areas do I want to be recognized as outstanding?

New Micro-Learning! Although it can be uncomfortable or even unpleasant at times, you have a responsibility to take corrective or disciplinary action when the situation warrants it. In this course, we will examine the issue of avoiding discipline.

New Micro-Learning! Extraordinary leaders understand that it's the combination of strengths that produces exponential results. It is these results that result in extraordinary leadership. This course takes a look at easy-to-understand steps to maximizing your leadership skills.

New Micro-Learning! To build relationships you have to start by building trust. And that doesn't just happen... you have to work on it. You need to show your people that they can trust you and depend on you. If your employees see you right there with them, doing the job with them and working with them in a way that builds that trusting bond, they're going to trust you.

New Micro-Learning! You won't become a leader because it's logical that you do, or because the company demands that you become a leader, or because it's a new way to get you people to work harder. Forget it! Leadership is too big a commitment, and too big a change from the way you’re used to working. You will only become a leader if you are first convinced it's in your personal best interests to do so.

New Micro-Learning! In this course, we will take a look at three fundamental ways leaders enroll followers, and how only one really works. We will also look at how leaders capture the attention of their followers to take the journey to a better place by ensuring they know how much better it is then where they are now.

New Micro-Learning! A manager must base their professional leadership on their personal values. That's why every leader in history has done the things that they do: to promote their personal values. That's the big perk of leadership.