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The talent challenges facing organizations in 2023 and beyond are daunting. Organizations were already struggling with the increase in demand for development from the Millennial and Gen Z generations when Covid hit, then the economy changed, adding new challenges. Human resources and talent development professionals have been battling retention and engagement for years without [...]

“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, if Scientific Reasoning is one’s true [...]

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 [...]

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 be [...]

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. workplace.” [...]

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 turned to [...]

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 that his clients are [...]

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. But [...]

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 and [...]

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. Today, she shares with us her insights regarding Nancy Parsons' latest book and how it [...]