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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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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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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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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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May 1, 2025

Workplace holidays to celebrate in June

We compiled a comprehensive list of June holidays you may want to observe throughout your organization. Plus, download our holiday calendar.

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How to enhance the leadership qualities of your employees
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Electives team
Mar 16, 2023

How to enhance the leadership qualities of your employees

Developing leadership skills across all the people within your organization (not just the leaders) can boost engagement and motivation.
Leadership + management
Electives instructor featured in Reader’s Digest
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Mar 15, 2023

Electives instructor featured in Reader’s Digest

Electives instructor Ruth Rathblott shares her journey of overcoming societal stigma.
In the news + press releases
Electives instructor featured in The Atlantic
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Electives team
Mar 13, 2023

Electives instructor featured in The Atlantic

Wendy Shanker shares her experiences writing Oscar acceptance speeches.
In the news + press releases
6 ways to enhance collaboration across remote workforces
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Electives team
Mar 10, 2023

6 ways to enhance collaboration across remote workforces

It’s time to review our collaboration processes and styles and make long-term enhancements to accommodate long-term remote work.
Hybrid + remote work
7 ways to help your work team avoid burnout
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Electives team
Mar 7, 2023

7 ways to help your work team avoid burnout

Reducing burnout across an organization starts by recognizing the symptoms of burnout so you can help those in need.
Culture + collaboration
10 ways to help your remote team communicate better
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Electives team
Feb 28, 2023

10 ways to help your remote team communicate better

Strong communication skills throughout remote teams are critical to creating success. Here are 10 ways to help your team build better communication.
Leadership + management
Electives, Inc. significantly expands instructor community
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Electives team
Feb 16, 2023

Electives, Inc. significantly expands instructor community

Electives uses a stringent process to source, vet and curate traditional & nontraditional instructors that deliver unforgettable learning experiences.
In the news + press releases
Electives Co-Founder Krikor Dzeronian in the Zero Hiccup Way podcast
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Electives team
Feb 6, 2023

Electives Co-Founder Krikor Dzeronian in the Zero Hiccup Way podcast

Join Electives co-founder Krikor Dzeronian in the Zero Hiccup Way podcast as he talks about why "the best idea wins" and so much more.
In the news + press releases
Jason Lavender, Electives Co-Founder + CEO in CBNation
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Electives team
Feb 1, 2023

Jason Lavender, Electives Co-Founder + CEO in CBNation

Jason Lavender, Electives co-founder and CEO, was recently included in a CBNation article titled, "30 entrepreneurs share their takeaways from 2022."
In the news + press releases
Electives, Inc. doubles its live learning library to include more than 450 classes
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Electives team
Jan 26, 2023

Electives, Inc. doubles its live learning library to include more than 450 classes

Electives is the first enterprise live learning platform connecting the world’s experts with people-centric companies to deliver unforgettable learning experiences
In the news + press releases
4 ways to help reduce work-related stress for employees
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Electives team
Jan 25, 2023

4 ways to help reduce work-related stress for employees

Stress Awareness Month (celebrated in April) presents a great opportunity for employers to address any factors that may be causing unnecessary stress for employees.
Culture + collaboration
More fun = More creativity
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Electives team
Jan 25, 2023

More fun = More creativity

According to Andy Aylesworth, Electives instructor and Bentley University professor, having fun is the secret to success… or at least the secret to being more creative.
Culture + collaboration

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