by The Learning Advantage | Jan 7, 2022 | Juicy Nuggets Blog
This time of year people tend to think about changes they want to make. New Year’s resolutions often center on physical health, like exercising more or losing weight. An equally important area to focus on is mental and emotional health. Imagine a steady diet of junk...
by The Learning Advantage | Nov 22, 2021 | Juicy Nuggets Blog
If you’re not paying attention it’s easy to overlook telltale signs that you’re not engaged in your current job. Changes happen gradually, then one day you realize that your job isn’t fulfilling. Before the situation goes critical, look for these warning signs: When...
by The Learning Advantage | Oct 27, 2021 | Juicy Nuggets Blog
In studying gender differences in communication, bestselling author and Georgetown University linguistics professor Deborah Tannen found that men’s and women’s views on apologies are poles apart. Women seemingly say “I’m sorry” at the drop of a hat, while men are more...
by The Learning Advantage | Oct 1, 2021 | Juicy Nuggets Blog
All too often, employee development can feel like a search and destroy mission. Organizations train managers to identify, target and extinguish employees’ deficiencies. And since everyone has weaknesses to some degree, any search is certain to turn up areas for...
by The Learning Advantage | Aug 27, 2021 | Juicy Nuggets Blog
A few years ago my colleague Lori Zukin and I presented a series of workshops titled “Love and the Bottom Line.” Our premise was that being kind and caring toward employees not only doesn’t cost a lot but actually increases profitability for organizations. We began by...
