The First 90 Days That Make or Break New Supervisors

Friday afternoon, you promote your best operator to supervisor. Monday morning, they’re responsible for managing the team they worked alongside last week. By Wednesday, they’re already making decisions that will define their effectiveness for years to come—with zero training on how to lead people. This is how most organizations handle supervisor promotions. Announce the decision, […]

Why Promoting Technical Experts Without Leadership Training Destroys Teams

Your top welder never misses a spec. Your best machinist can troubleshoot any equipment issue. Your most reliable operator shows up early and stays late. So when a supervisor position opens up, the choice seems obvious: promote your highest performer. Three months later, that same high performer is struggling. Their former peers avoid them. Productivity […]

When Your Leadership Training Works TOO Well

The Scaling Challenge Successful Companies Don’t Anticipate Your Front Line Leadership program is delivering results. Supervisors who went through training are communicating better, handling conflicts more effectively, and developing their teams. You’re seeing measurable improvements in retention and engagement. Now every facility wants it. Other shifts need it. New supervisors keep getting promoted and need […]

Coaching for Growth: Strategies to Empower Your Team

One of your top-performing team members has just come out of a tough meeting with a difficult client, and you can see the frustration on their face. Instead of taking control of the situation, reassigning the task, or offering criticism, you take a coaching approach. You ask a few thoughtful questions: “What strategies have you […]

Building Emotional Intelligence in Leaders

Emotions have no place in the workplace, where data and logic reign supreme, right? Well, emotional intelligence begs to differ. Effective decision-making, company culture, and communication styles – these pillars of organizational health are built on the foundation of emotional intelligence. Defining Emotional Intelligence  Emotional intelligence is the ability to express emotions in a healthy […]

Overcoming Leadership Challenges in Fast-Paced Environments

There are three upcoming presentations, several new clients being onboarded simultaneously, and five new employees undergoing training – and as a leader, it’s up to you to make sure nothing falls between the cracks. Leading in fast-paced environments can be both exhilarating and challenging. As your organization accelerates, you are faced with pressures to make […]

Developing High-Potential Employees into Future Leaders

What if the next generation of leadership is already being set up for success within your organization? Developing high-potential employees into future leaders is crucial for an organization’s long-term success. Below are some effective strategies to consider. Identify High-Potential Employees As a leader, you know your team better than anyone else. Every individual has a […]

Enhancing Employee Performance Through Coaching and Feedback

“How well do you take constructive criticism?” It’s one of the most frequently asked questions in job interviews, and a main topic in employee performance. An equally important question that organizations should introspectively be asking themselves is this: how well equipped is your leadership team to provide actionable feedback to their team? A coaching approach […]

Unlocking Success: Choosing the Right Leadership Training Program for Your Organization

What does success look like for your organization? Maybe it’s increased customer satisfaction, a specific financial target, or becoming known in your industry for your employee-focused work environment. However you are measuring your success based on your long- and short-term goals, one thing applies to all businesses: you need a clear definition of success before […]

Coaching – Best Behaviors

Leadership coaching is the process of developing people’s skills and abilities to inspire growth within the members of an organization. Oftentimes managers find themselves needing balance between managing people and creating an environment where team members can grow and flourish. In every organization there will be areas for improvement. A good leader will have the […]