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Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

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May 5, 2025

Elevating PUMA’s managers for agile leadership

How PUMA’s managers got real-world leadership training with live sessions that helped them build trust, boost performance and lead with confidence.
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Electives team
 
Feb 13, 2025

What good leaders do vs. what bad leaders do

Good leadership is about showing up for your team — especially during change, growth or challenges.
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Electives team
 
May 16, 2025

Why custom AI simulations are transforming learning (and what most companies are missing)

Custom AI simulations help employees build real-world skills through practice, feedback and emotional realism so they’re ready when it really counts.
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Electives team
 
Apr 16, 2025

Thriving in the skills economy

In the skills economy, value is defined by what people can do—not what’s on their resume. Here’s how organizations and employees can adapt and grow.
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Electives team
 
Jul 1, 2025

Workplace holidays to celebrate in August

We’ve curated a list of holidays for August to keep you in the loop on what’s most commonly celebrated. Plus, download our holiday calendar.

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6 ways to help your employees overcome imposter syndrome
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Electives team
May 20, 2024

6 ways to help your employees overcome imposter syndrome

You can create a supportive environment that empowers your employees to overcome imposter syndrome and reach their full potential.
Leadership + management
Does emotional intelligence increase with age?
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Electives team
May 17, 2024

Does emotional intelligence increase with age?

Research published by the National Library of Medicine suggests a positive correlation between age and emotional intelligence.
Leadership + management
Rethinking hustle culture: The path to high performance and wellbeing
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Electives team
May 16, 2024

Rethinking hustle culture: The path to high performance and wellbeing

Hustle culture is proving unsustainable and detrimental to both individuals and organizations.
Culture + collaboration
Modeling a growth mindset + talking ROI
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Electives team
May 15, 2024

Modeling a growth mindset + talking ROI

Tricia Hollyer, Chief People Officer at MineSense Technologies, recently sat down for a People Developing People interview.
People leader interviews
Learning catalyst: Embracing continuous growth as a competitive advantage
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Electives team
May 14, 2024

Learning catalyst: Embracing continuous growth as a competitive advantage

Businesses can cultivate a proactive and resilient workforce by embracing every experience as a learning catalyst.
Learning best practices
Why the best skills academy emphasizes live, personalized learning
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Electives team
May 13, 2024

Why the best skills academy emphasizes live, personalized learning

Live, personalized learning experiences are the best way to meet the career and personal development needs of today’s employees.
Learning best practices
What is a corporate trainer?
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Electives team
May 10, 2024

What is a corporate trainer?

Not every individual claiming to be one is capable of providing effective and enjoyable training.
Learning best practices
The 5 core competencies today’s managers need most
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Monica Noll
May 9, 2024

The 5 core competencies today’s managers need most

These are the competencies that will help a manager lead their team to accomplish their shared goal.
Leadership + management
Why adaptability is critical to success at work
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Electives team
May 8, 2024

Why adaptability is critical to success at work

Companies that embrace adaptability tend to flourish, while those that resist change often struggle to survive. Learn why.
Culture + collaboration
How to improve employee motivation
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Electives team
May 8, 2024

How to improve employee motivation

Motivated employees are more innovative and proactive, contribute positively to team dynamics and drive better customer experiences and outcomes.
Culture + collaboration
Effective communication + teamwork in fast-paced environments
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Electives team
May 7, 2024

Effective communication + teamwork in fast-paced environments

This guide provides a framework to boost communication and collaboration, key components for success in fast-paced environments.
Individual contributors
What are power skills for today’s workplace?
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Electives team
May 7, 2024

What are power skills for today’s workplace?

Power skills (aka soft skills) are absolutely critical for success in today's workplace.
Learning best practices

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