"You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future." - Steve Jobs Steve Jobs, arguably the best inventor of the future, recognized the importance of looking to the past. I'd like to take … Read more about The Two Trends That Will Impact L&D in 2018
Overcoming Leadership Myths; Developing Leaders
Letter from the Editor Recently, I was asked for my opinion about the greatest myth regarding leadership for an article sponsored by Monster.com. The resulting Business Insider article, "5 Outdated Pieces of Advice that Could Bring Your Career to a Screeching Halt," features five general career … Read more about Overcoming Leadership Myths; Developing Leaders
Celebrating a Coaching Culture at CA Technologies
We are pleased to announce that Entelechy's Unleash Your Leadership Potential leadership development program won a coveted HCM Excellence Award from Brandon Hall Group in the Best Advance in Leadership Development category for our partnership with CA Technologies, a global provider of systems … Read more about Celebrating a Coaching Culture at CA Technologies
Simple Works
This quote by Steve Jobs on designing the iPod illustrates the challenge that is inherent in great product design: whether that product is the next big thing in electronics, or a website, or … a coaching model. We’ve created leadership development programs for hundreds of organizations over the 25 … Read more about Simple Works
Recommended Summer Reading for Leaders
With summer unofficially underway here in the United States, you might soon find yourself with some extra time on your hands either as the normal pace of business slows down or as you take a vacation from the office. As a result, summer is a fantastic time to take a breath, recharge, and carve out … Read more about Recommended Summer Reading for Leaders
13 Ways to Measure Leadership Development ROI
We all know that leadership development brings countless benefits to organizations. But, in the absence of industry-wide success metrics, many HR and L&D leaders grapple with how to best demonstrate the bottom-line results of their initiatives. All too often we talk about intangible benefits … Read more about 13 Ways to Measure Leadership Development ROI
Universal Elements of Good Leadership
More than ever our world is connected. Employees around the globe interact with each other quickly and easily on a daily basis. While organizations may approach new workforce challenges differently, good leadership qualities still resonate across all borders. In his Pulitzer Prize-winning book … Read more about Universal Elements of Good Leadership
Management Madness: Coaching is King
March Madness is in full swing for men’s and women’s college basketball. It’s a time to be amazed by underdog victories and buzzer-beating three pointers, but it’s also a fantastic time to observe effective coaching in action. So, while everyone in the office is fixated on the tournament, take the … Read more about Management Madness: Coaching is King
International Women’s Day: Six Ways to Build Strong Female Leaders
As the world honors International Women’s Day on March 8, we at Entelechy would like to pay tribute to all of the incredibly successful and strong female leaders we’ve had the pleasure of working with and learning from over the years, including clients, trainers, and, of course, our (nearly) … Read more about International Women’s Day: Six Ways to Build Strong Female Leaders
The Most Important Management Skill
I’ve been teaching management and leadership skills now for over 25 years to new managers and supervisors as well as to seasoned veterans. I’ve met, researched, and worked with some of today’s renowned leaders including Captain Mike Abrashoff, Warren Bennis, Marshall Goldsmith, Jack Welch, Sir … Read more about The Most Important Management Skill
Five Leadership Tips to Engage Millennials in the Workplace
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. This daring adventure we call Entelechy began twenty-five years ago with a vision to help companies unlock the potential of their employees. Over the years we've touched hundreds of thousands of employees helping them learn, grow, … Read more about Five Leadership Tips to Engage Millennials in the Workplace