You might have the right team in the wrong seat Sometimes people ask me why I chose to become a certified facilitator for the 6 Types of Working Genius. Throughout my career, I have had to have some really difficult conversations with people as we realize they are in the wrong jobs. It could be
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Organizations are losing thousands to millions of dollars in turnover, disengagement, and bad leadership. The challenge is common sense isn’t common and to fix it takes special skills. With generational differences, educational deficiencies, teachers burned out, and doing what they can with what they have, we are seeing more and more workers unprepared on day ONE. Whose job is it
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Happy April! While Spring has you thinking of cleaning out your closets, I’d like to suggest a refresh for your personal brand, as well. You may have heard me preach it before, but it bears repeating: your personal brand is much more than a resume or a LinkedIn page. It’s a representation of who you
It’s February… the month of love! I thought today would be a great time to explore one of the foundational elements that underpin strong leadership—trust. In business relationships, trust forms the bedrock upon which collaboration and innovation flourish. Here are some actionable steps you can take today to foster a culture of trust within your
It’s that time of the year when we’re talking a lot about goal setting. We hear a lot of the same types of goals from our friends and clients, usually related to self improvement, fitness, relationships, and career advancement. But have you stopped to think about where your specific goals are coming from? It’s easy
The first day of the year is always exciting. You’ve reflected on 2023 and decided you’re going to CRUSH the goals you set for 2024. We all know what happens next, though… We lose motivation, discipline, focus, and drive. It happens to all of us because the neurobiology of our brain is set up to
As the bells are ringing us into 2024, it’s a great time to reflect on what went well and what didn’t over the past year. You decide what served you, what goals you should set for the future, and what lessons you learned. At Catalyst Development, we partner with companies every day, so we see
The journey from employee to supervisor can be a challenging transformation filled with complexities. It’s a pivotal shift that requires more than just being a hard worker or excelling in your previous position; it demands a conscious effort to develop leadership abilities and a commitment to continuous learning. One of the first myths that need
Catalyst Development is thrilled to announce an upcoming Working Genius session tailored to meet the unique needs of college students and early career professionals. This Zoom session is designed to empower people on their journey to success, and it’s open to anyone who wants to unlock their full potential. In a strategic partnership with the
Writing a book is an experience like no other. I have done a lot of things in my life, but becoming a published author takes it to a whole new level. When I wrote my doctoral dissertation, I had plenty of fear about how committee would question me, which was hard enough. But when you
Driving Pursuits, a Kansas City-area organization that encourages members to learn and play the game of golf while growing new business opportunities, has announced a new initiative to offer professional development to women in business. The group has partnered with the KC startup Catalyst Development, a woman-owned leadership development company. Catalyst Development will provide 12
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