PRODUCTIVE LEARNING

Leadership. It is the highly coveted and fiercely debated professional skill that can define a person’s career and an organization’s legacy. According to a Harvard Business Review article, in 2015 more than $160 billion was spent in the U.S. on leadership development by corporate organizations. The need for strong and decisive leadership at an organization’s helm is imperative as executives seek to hone and grow their skills. Business moves at the speed of light and executiv

Just as stress can either impede or improve athletic performance, conflict can tear apart organizations — or set up teams for transformational breakthroughs. But what do high-performing organizations that channel conflict into acceleration do differently? Their leadership choose to embrace conflict resolution strategies and train employees on conflict resolutions skills. These companies recognize that conflict is natural and healthy; conflict avoidance is not. Difficult Peopl

With the cost of living consistently on the rise, Americans are working harder than ever as they pursue the American Dream for themselves and their families. According to a recent Gallup poll, employed adults work an average of 47 hours per week, or nearly six days a week, which is up by an hour and half from a decade ago. Having a really great company culture to nurture hardworking individuals is no longer an option, but a requirement in order to retain the best and brighte

"If you just delegate and dictate, your leadership style is out of date. These are the leadership skills of the future." Recently the article, "The 4 Traits of the Best Leaders," caught our attention. The original piece was published by Fast Company, a media and publishing company known for its straight forward commentary aimed at inspiring leaders and innovators to create the future of business. Those of us at Productive Learning were excited to see an article that speaks to