David Witt

The role of executive coaching in organizations is shifting. Coaching is increasingly recognized as a strategic driver of leadership performance.

Learn four reasons why leadership training so often fails to create lasting change.

Effectively leveraging artificial intelligence in leadership and learning applications requires a thoughtful approach says innovation expert Britney Cole.

Measurement expert Jim Irvine shares a powerful and practical strategies for presenting ROI data to senior executives.

Creating an exceptional employee experience doesn’t require revolutionary technology or a massive budget. It requires intention, courage, and a willingness to listen with the goal of acting.

Regardless of where you are in your leadership journey, developing your communication skills needs to be a part of your toolkit, says leadership expert Ellie Haskins.

Leaders face a tough challenge: delivering results while making sure their team members feel valued and supported says Dr. Jay Campbell.

Begin by letting go of the mistaken belief that there's a trade-off between accountability and empathy says Dr. Jay Campbell.

Investing in capable, consistent management isn’t optional. It’s the foundation for scaling smart says leadership expert Scott Blanchard.

Leadership is all about being the one—the one who listens, understands, energizes, and supports.

Leaders who can flex their leadership style are better equipped to support their employees during times of transition.

In today’s uncertain business environment, employees need clear goals, direction, and support to stay motivated, productive, and aligned with organizational objectives.

By setting clear goals, diagnosing individual needs, and providing the right leadership style, leaders can help their teams thrive—even in uncertain times.

By focusing on trust, empathy, fairness, and a shared sense of purpose, organizations can move from a culture of burnout to one of passion and productivity says Randy Conley.

When you curate an environment that balances empathy, trust, and accountability, you set the stage for engagement and success says leadership expert Randy Conley.

The reality is that most people go into each new year with only a general sense of what they want to accomplish—but no specific goals, targets, or plans says coaching expert Madeleine Homan Blanchard.

2024 was certainly a time of change. Readers of Madeleine’s Advice for the Well-Intentioned Manager continued to adapt, grow, and improve their skills to bring out the best in others. From...

Blanchard’s 2025 HR / L&D Trends Survey looks at some of the ways that leadership, learning, and business professionals are focusing to meet the challenges of ever-changing workplace dynamics.