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Lasso Lesson
“My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.”
Spotlight: Retail
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The Mystery of Leadership
“My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.”
Spotlight: ROC
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Embrace the Power of Shoshin, A Beginner’s Mind
“My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.”
Promoting Open Communication through Humble Inquiry
“My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.”
Spotlight: DEI
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Spotlight: Excel Center
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Spotlight: Retail
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The Business Case Against Hiring For Culture Fit
“My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.”
Generation Z: How Our Newest Workforce Generation Is Shaping The Workplace
“My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.”
Spotlight: HR Teams
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Try, Try Again
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Learning Recommendation: Who Moved My Cheese?
“Life is inevitably full of changes.”
Introducing Your New Week in Learning!
“Our team believes in building a culture of learning.”
The Secret Elements of a Highly Effective Team
“In today's ever-changing world, acceptance, respect, and safety may be the secret to your team's success.”
Leadership at All Levels, Old and New
“Leadership is a verb, not a noun.”
What Do You Do With an Idea?
“In a world growing more and more diverse by the minute, we must learn to see things differently.”
Revealing The Secrets to Success
“These secrets are the building blocks to success, but only YOU have the blueprint to put it into action.”
National Black History Month
“My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.”
Do All Great Minds Think Alike?
“Our differences can be stimulating in the workplace, allowing for more viewpoints to be considered and leading to increased creativity.”
Identifying Team Players
“By keeping this model in mind, you can help build a successful team that works together well.”
With a Little Help
“Asking the right people can help us expand our community of support.”
Dr. Martin Luther King and Servant Leadership
“To speak, to give voice to conditions you want to see, or see change, is a transformative act that confers leadership on all who use it.”
Learning Forward
“Hello, 2022!”
The Abilities of the Different
“Many people who do have physical limitations do not always identify as having any sort of disability.”
How Hardy Are You?
“Developing your own hardiness as a leader can be challenging, but significantly worthwhile.”
Why Your Career Matters
“Aligning your values with your career will provide a sense of purpose and will ignite passion.”
Remaining Flexible
“It sometimes means getting comfortable with being uncomfortable.”
Leaving a Legacy
“Leadership starts in the role you’re in now.”
A Better Approach to Achieving Goals
“Goals are not achieved overnight.”
Upskilling at Goodwill (Audio Edition)
Special Edition of the Week in Learning: Audio
True Self Care
“Give yourself grace to not always be perfect, but strive to be mindful of opportunities to re-focus back on yourself.”
Dynamic Leadership
“Leadership is an ever-changing goal that shifts as soon as we achieve it.”
Goodwill Commemorates Hispanic Heritage
"Let's Celebrate Hispanic Heritage!"
How Twelve Angry Men Overcame Groupthink
"Groupthink happens to the most well-intentioned groups, especially in the workplace, but why?"
Attitude: The Choice is Yours
“Having a positive attitude is not about ignoring difficult situations, people, or problems – it’s about looking at the situation differently.”
Cultural Adaptation: Life’s Multiple Lenses
“I realized I had to adjust my lens again .”
Professionalism in 2021
“What does matter is the content of your character, how you deliver on our Core Values, and your commitment to your team objectives.”
Leadership and the Power of Engagement
“Make the business a better place to work.”
More Than Nothing
“Small, daily improvements will compound into long-term results.”
Should I Stay or Should I Go: Affective Commitment
“Organizations benefit from a lot of things, but they are only as great as its people.”
Fostering Accountability
“In order to maintain an environment of accountability, it has to begin with you.”
Being Authentic in the Workplace
“Acknowledging, accepting, and embracing how the world sees you is one of the best gifts you can give yourself.”
Celebrating National Caribbean Heritage Month
“Caribbean people are rich in kindness as they open their land, homes, hearts, and are full of resilience as they continue to overcome economic hurdles.”
Juneteenth: Celebrating African American Freedom and Achievement
“Juneteenth, today, celebrates African American freedom and achievement while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all cultures.”
Drive to the Hoop: Incidental Learning
“We need to foster informal moments of knowledge transfer.”
The One Thing That Changes Everything
“The most important thing to remember about trust is that it is a choice that is made about us - by someone else.”
Is There a Place For Love at Work?
“As an employee, this connection to my peers and to my boss causes me to feel more engaged, more enthusiastic towards my job, and more connected to the company.”
Balancing Limitations
“Whether you’re creatively critical or openly optimistic, examining limitations can be instrumental at work with the right perspective.”
Cinco De Mayo: History, Meaning, and Celebrations
“In the face of adversity, I have seen this organization do great things.”
Leading Teams in a VUCU Enviornment
“In the face of adversity, I have seen this organization do great things.”
Take Charge of Your Career Development
“It’s an exciting time to be part of our team! I’m looking forward to seeing you grow and take advantage of all we have to offer.”
The Truth Behind Vulnerability
“Vulnerability can be scary, but it is not the sign of weakness we have grown up believing.”
Personal Retirement: The Importance of Saving Early
“Almost anyone can invest a small portion of their paycheck and every bit counts.”
Lessons from a Movie Icon
“We can all benefit from reminding ourselves to speak eloquently, introduce optimism into our lives, and take in the day.”
Spring Cleaning: Decluttering for Productivity
“Decluttering your space is a great way to help you save valuable mental resources and get your important work done.”
Women of Goodwill: The March Never Stops
"Women have come a long way in history and we thank them all for creating a continuous, unstoppable path for all. Keep marching!"
All Aboard! Mastering Your First 90 Days
“You’re doing it right if someone looks forward to working with you before you’ve even met them.”
Leadership Secrets
“You’re never not influencing someone else with your behavior.”
Appropriately Decisive
“Delaying a decision too long may become a decisionin itself.”
The Leader’s Mindset
“Simply put, leaders know they do not know everything.”
The Power of Agility
“Success today requires the agility and drive to constantly rethink, reinvigorate, react and reinvent.”
Should I Stay or Should I Go: Affective Commitment
"Organizations benefit from a lot of things, but they are only as great as its people."
The Importance of Feedback
“We all need people who will give us feedback. That's how we improve.”
Lessons From The Past: Reflections on The Life and Work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for Our Watershed Moments
"Dr. King left us with an abundance of thoughts, ideas, and concepts, many of which continue to shape the landscape of our thoughts on equity and justice."
When Success Causes Stress – Imposter Syndrome
“Work to foster a psychologically safe environment in which team members can fail without blame, shame, or recrimination.”
Happy New Year – Ready, Set, Reflect!
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall”
Introducing Goodwill’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council
"The Council’s purpose is to build an inclusive workplace that is representative of the humankind that we strive to build as a company and to inspire in future generations."
The Power of Gratitude
“Thanksgiving is absolutely a great chance to show gratitude to others.”
The You and Me of Philanthropy
“Fundraising generated about 25% of our total mission funding.”
Writing Your Personal Mission Statement
“Your mission statement is YOU in a nutshell.”
From Here to There: Designing and Using Professional Development Plans
“There should never be a time when you are not working on ‘what’s next’ for you.”
Goodwill Heroes: Understanding Altruism
“WE are an incredible example of altruism within an organization.”
Mission Driven – Data Informed
“What if we can really focus on counting the numbers and on changing lives?”
Try a Different Approach
“When we focus on WHAT, we leverage self-awareness to create opportunities, conversations, and goals.”
Can You Hear Me Now?
“As leaders, listening provides us with access to a diversity of ideas and potential solutions we may not generate on our own.”
Breaking the Yes-Man Image
“We need to be able to change our mindset and put ourselves first.”
Why You Need to Become Replaceable
“In order to get the next position, master your current one.”
A Simple Approach to Leadership
“Model the behaviors you want to see in others, connect with the people you lead, and involve your team wherever you can.”
Looking Inward for 2020
“Now that it’s 2020, we have an opportunity to evaluate how we look at things.”
A High-Performing Team is the Ideal Dream
“To be a high-performing team, you need to go beyond teamwork.”
Happy New Year!
“Every day can be the start of something new.”
Meeting Your Basic Needs
“The leader has the responsibility of creating a quality environment, where everyone is engaged and productive.”
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
“Let’s enjoy this time of year, not dread it.”
Sounds Good to Me
“The power of music expands into every area of our lives, including our work.”
Relationships Matter
“Taking on this challenge meant I would be stretched in ways I had never experienced before.”
The Write Stuff
“Writing doesn’t come as natural for everyone.”
A Manager’s Viewpoint
“Theory Y managers believe that their people are self-motivated in working towards their team and organizational vision.”
The Leadership Secrets of Bees
“How can leaders invest in those we lead to ensure our leadership legacy outlasts our individual contribution?”
Training Your Memory
“Our struggle in training directly relates to how information can be taken from short-term memory, to long-term memory.”
That’s the Way I Heard It
“The truth is that all learners are unique.”
Check Your Blind Spots
“Acknowledging our blind spots is not a sign of weakness or inadequacy.”
Journey of Engagement
“When you are engaged, your productivity will increase, a more welcoming culture will emerge, and your performance will improve.”
Take the Risk, but Make Sure You have a Plan
“Making calculated risks require us to justify it, consider alternatives, and plan for every scenario.”
Why We Need Obstacles To Keep Us Grounded
“If I did not face obstacles with an open mind and a positive outlook, I would have never progressed the way that I have.”
50 Reasons Why ‘WHY” Works
“Ideals-driven brands operate at a higher energy level, a higher sense of mission, and a higher sense of purpose.”
The Carrot, the Egg, and the Coffee Bean
“Adversity is an opportunity to learn about yourself, to grow, and become the person you are meant to be.”
Leading with Intrinsic Motivation
“You all can, and should, be working to create an environment that fosters intrinsic motivation in your own teams.”
I Intend To
“We give control through the questions we ask others.”
Achieving Financial Well-Being
“The better you feel about your finances, the better your physical and mental health is likely to be.”
Opportunity is Everywhere. How Will You Respond?
“Take the next great opportunity when it arises and run with it.”
What is Your Why?
“It is easy to teach someone policies and procedures, but I want to show people how to do it with passion and purpose.”
Lead Like A Hero
“In our community, Goodwill has a tale of its own to share of how, for more than a century, we have been able to answer the call to adventure on behalf of those we serve.”
Reflect, Learn, Repeat
"No matter your role here at Goodwill, every day presents an opportunity to learn from your experiences, and grow from each of them."
Let’s Talk ROC: How GCNA’s New Driver Training Program is Giving Our Team Members a Good Path
“In the modern day workforce, employees are not only looking for a pay raise, but a wider map of opportunities.”
Let’s Eat Grandpa
“Shared understanding leads to efficiency and productivity.”
The People First Approach
“Our company’s performance is built on a foundation of our people.”
Less Stress – No Ulcers
“The joys of what I accomplish with team members far outweigh any of the stresses that I deal with.”
Finding the Good in Others
“I am confident that if we spend more time looking for “the good”, we’ll find it. And when we find it, let’s recognize it, build on it, and work together to improve.”
How to Have an Effective Meeting
“Ensure everyone is on the same page and understands what the goals of the meeting are.”
Maybe You’re Born With It – Maybe It’s Behavioral
“Your environment, the people you lead, and the way your traits appear through behaviors, is what determines your greatness.”
Kintsugi & the Art of Servant Leadership
“Servant Leadership contains an essential call to make whole and to heal - in ourselves as much as others.”
Love, Leadership, and Business
“As leaders in the 21st century, we must define what we are recognized for.”
Coordination: The Five W’s & One H
“Our thoughts set into motion what course of action is needed to achieve a successful resolution.”
Sticking to the Essentials: How Doing Less Can Produce More
“Doing fewer things that are amazing will always be valued more than doing many things that are average.”
Instant, Free and Easy
“Many of us embark upon these incredible journeys without evaluating what it will cost us to finish the race.”
Appreciation: More Than a Buzzword
“Actions speak louder than words – make sure they match what you say.”
How Do You Define Failure?
“While you may stumble along the way, I encourage you to get back up, learn, grow and keep going.”
Don’t Make Assumptions About What Others Need
“Leading and motivating a diverse workforce requires that we pay attention to the unique needs of the people we are entrusted with leading.”
Why Color Matters
“Color can function as a powerful information channel.”
Extreme Ownership: It’s On Me
“Extreme Ownership is all about seeing where you fit in the situation as a leader.”
Project Management: All Day, Everyday
“We all project manage our lives without even knowing it.”
Reversing Our Success Formula
“Our brain is meant to perform at its best when it is in a positive state, not neutral and certainly not negative.”
The Longest Shortcut
“There’s no such thing as a shortcut – if it were actually shorter, it would just be the main route.”
Taking Care of Your Inner Athlete
“Any level of human performance involves a combination of important basic capacities, present in all of us.”
Working on Your Core
"The foundation of trust will permeate every aspect of your team."
What’s Follow-Up Got to do with It?
“Do not just set expectations in regards to follow up, but strive to meet or exceed them!”
In the Neighborhood of Engagement
“To engage your team, be their neighbor, not their landlord.”
Manager 101: Paradigm Shift
“Your personal experiences and management paradigm will become the lens from which you view your team and yourself.”
How Do You Make An Impact?
“Our mission to serve people in our community cannot be achieved without you!”
Understanding & Developing Organizational Culture
“What we do and how we do it, matters.”
Cognitive Diversity: A Lesson from Superheroes
“It is essential to recognize that a team is more effective with a diverse set of minds.”
Leveraging Social Media for Professional Development and Career Growth
“Take ownership of your social media presence and personal brand.”
Why Are They Not Motivated?
“Every person is unique, so a one-size-fits-all approach for motivating others will likely fall short.”
Serving Each Other Through Internal Customer Service
“Positive work cultures can influence productivity and a healthy work environment.”
Learned Helplessness & How to Overcome It
“Success may just be one more try away”
Sharpening Your Axe: The Importance of Prioritization
“Sharpening your axe is a sure way to meet your professional goals, as well as the demands of your busy, personal lives.”
Continuous Learning
“Share your ideas with peers and help motivate them to do the same.”
Unconventional Inspiration
“Take time to consider looking where you’ve never looked before.”
Learning Matters
"Why does learning matter to you?"