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Holiday Gift Ideas & Ways to Reward the Scientifically Driven Person

2022-12-14T17:54:25+00:00

“Scientific Reasoning” is a key intrinsic motivator for many individuals. This is one of the ten facets measured on the CDR Drivers & Rewards Assessment. Commonly, professionals and leaders who thrive on all things science, can be found in technical, engineering, research, natural sciences or medical fields.

Interestingly, […]

Holiday Gift Ideas & Ways to Reward the Scientifically Driven Person2022-12-14T17:54:25+00:00

The Five Faces of a “False Advocate”

2022-11-29T16:16:33+00:00

Of the eleven inherent leader Risks that we measure, False Advocate is the toughest for people to deal with or to openly acknowledge. In fact, I have had a few executive coaches tell me that they think that this term is too harsh and overly negative.

I agree it is not a complimentary, endearing, or a […]

The Five Faces of a “False Advocate”2022-11-29T16:16:33+00:00

Popularity Isn’t Always a Good Thing! (Especially When It Comes to Assessments)

2022-11-29T16:52:09+00:00

Do you remember in high school when some of the most popular kids were not the best for developing true or deep friendships? The same applies to assessments, the most popular are often the least effective for talent development. Styles inventories such as the Myers Briggs (MBTI) are typically low cost, and they can […]

Popularity Isn’t Always a Good Thing! (Especially When It Comes to Assessments)2022-11-29T16:52:09+00:00

Helping People & Organizations Find “Hidden” STEM Talent!

2022-03-16T13:47:22+00:00

With the escalating talent shortage and the Great Resignation underway, finding those with capabilities and high potential for STEM careers is more critical than ever. According to a recent DOD report, “The United States lags in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education leading to a severe shortage of technical talent in the U.S. […]

Helping People & Organizations Find “Hidden” STEM Talent!2022-03-16T13:47:22+00:00

When Considering Assessments, Popular Isn’t a Good Thing!

2024-04-24T13:54:04+00:00

When it comes to assessments, the most popular are often the least effective and accurate for talent development. Styles inventories such as the Myers Briggs (MBTI) are typically low cost, although they can be fun. I had one executive tell me she liked the DiSC styles test because it was “cheap and quick.” For an […]

When Considering Assessments, Popular Isn’t a Good Thing!2024-04-24T13:54:04+00:00

CDR-U Coach, the Technology that Enhances Self Awareness

2024-04-24T17:52:33+00:00

“I think self awareness is probably the most important thing towards being a champion.” – Billie Jean King

Most people have moderate to low self-awareness. No doubt most of us can zero in on our obvious strengths. But, people are complex and full of nuanced gifts and watch outs that are not always easy to spot. […]

CDR-U Coach, the Technology that Enhances Self Awareness2024-04-24T17:52:33+00:00

How to Keep Your Best Employees From Jumping Ship

2020-07-08T16:39:59+00:00

The following is a contributor blog from CDR Certified Coach, Stacey Abella. Stacey currently serves as a Corporate Financial Services Global Digital Innovation Strategist at ExxonMobil. Her multi-faceted 15+ career spans the spectrum from finance and sales positions with Fortune 500 companies. 

I was doing some “reciprocal mentoring” with a recent MBA grad. Our conversation […]

How to Keep Your Best Employees From Jumping Ship2020-07-08T16:39:59+00:00

What Does Leadership Look Like in the New Normal?

2020-07-08T16:42:09+00:00

The following is a contributor blog from CDR Certified Coach, Ben Colvin. Ben is the President of Coaching Works, NYC and has over 25 years of experience as a corporate business executive. His mission is to combine his business lens with coaching certifications and evidence-based tools to deliver a singular perspective […]

What Does Leadership Look Like in the New Normal?2020-07-08T16:42:09+00:00

Considering A Post COVID-19 Career Change?

2022-03-25T13:10:32+00:00

The following is a contributor blog from CDR Certified Coach, Stacey Abella. Stacey currently serves as a Corporate Financial Services Global Digital Innovation Strategist at ExxonMobil. Her multi-faceted 15+ career spans the spectrum from finance and sales positions with Fortune 500 companies. 

Feeling Like A Fish Climbing A Tree

Albert Einstein said, “Everybody is a genius. […]

Considering A Post COVID-19 Career Change?2022-03-25T13:10:32+00:00

The Workplace Civility – Self-Awareness Connection

2020-02-10T19:23:50+00:00

How the use of assessments develops self-aware leaders who can improve workplace civility

The following is a contributor blog from CDR Certified Coach, Erica DyReyes. Erica is the Founder and CEO at Employee Relations Consulting. She has spent the majority of her career as an Employee Relations Director for a Fortune 500 company providing consultation […]

The Workplace Civility – Self-Awareness Connection2020-02-10T19:23:50+00:00
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