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Organizations across the globe are immediately buckling down to determine how to maintain consistency and normalcy of business. Considering the recent misfortunes surrounding COVID-19, companies of all sizes, and in all sectors, are stepping back into boardrooms to...

As I coach leaders throughout the country and across vast industry verticals, the one word I often hear to describe how they are doing is “busy.” “I’m so busy with this,” and “I’m so busy with that,” followed by the self-induced confidence boost, “…but it’s all good...

Do you dread checking your email inbox on Monday morning? Do you experience anxiety watching email after email come in and wonder how you’ll find the time to read and respond to each? How do you navigate the myriad of to-do lists, tasks, and emails with the time you...

As our Director of Leadership Development, Tyler Palko, celebrates his six-year anniversary as part of the Solutions 21 team, this past week – Wednesday, November 13th to be exact – included an additional anniversary.  Fifteen years ago, as quarterback at...

For those who lead teams, developing direct reports should be a top priority.  Read that sentence again. But how do you navigate development when your emerging leaders need a different, customized style of leadership applied to their learning and...

We live in the golden age of sarcasm. Trolls, digs, and burns are some of our most potent modern communication currencies, wielded by everyone from senior government officials to frustrated customer service representatives. Confession time, and with apologies to a...

I have been privileged to be a part of some excellent “learning organizations” throughout my professional career. By learning organization, I’m referring to a group focused on a common vision or goal who are empowered to make decisions, innovate, and create without...

Many organizations have tools in place to measure employee performance. Because of this, leaders find it straightforward and uncomplicated to assess their direct reports. The more challenging task, however, is determining how to assess potential in current or...

It’s relatively early in your career and you’re working hard, showing the world what you can do. Maybe you’ve gotten a promotion or had a significant work success, or maybe you have just consistently exceeded the goals others have set for you. Somewhere along the...