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Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

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Electives team
 
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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Why emotional intelligence is important in the workplace
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Electives team
Mar 26, 2024

Why emotional intelligence is important in the workplace

Managers with high EQ are adept at recognizing their emotional states and understanding how their emotions influence behavior and impact others.
Leadership + management
How does leadership training improve employee performance?
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Electives team
Mar 26, 2024

How does leadership training improve employee performance?

By investing in the development of leaders within an organization, companies create a ripple effect that touches every level of the workforce.
Leadership + management
How can you help managers be more innovative?
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Electives team
Mar 25, 2024

How can you help managers be more innovative?

Here are 7 practical strategies to help managers unlock their innovative potential and inspire their teams to push boundaries and think differently.
Leadership + management
Does goal setting improve motivation?
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Electives team
Mar 25, 2024

Does goal setting improve motivation?

Goal setting motivates employees by providing direction, enhancing clarity, offering challenges and facilitating feedback.
Leadership + management
Ego suspension: A transformative skill for people leaders
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Electives team
Mar 21, 2024

Ego suspension: A transformative skill for people leaders

Ego suspension is a transformative skill focused on setting aside one's needs, opinions and perspectives to truly listen and understand others.
Leadership + management
Connections + vulnerability = boosted productivity + retention
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Electives team
Mar 20, 2024

Connections + vulnerability = boosted productivity + retention

Sierra Quiros, Senior Manager of Talent and DEIB Programs at Betterment, recently sat down with Jason Lavender of Electives for a People Developing People interview.
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Growth hacking — 6 ways to race to the top
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Electives team
Mar 20, 2024

Growth hacking — 6 ways to race to the top

Encourage your team to adopt a growth-hacking mindset, leveraging every available resource creatively and efficiently to boost performance.
Innovation + productivity
Accountability is critical for thriving businesses
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Electives team
Mar 20, 2024

Accountability is critical for thriving businesses

Accountability in today’s world is about navigating responsibilities with precision and integrity.
Leadership + management
Implementing radical candor to foster a high-performance culture
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Electives team
Mar 20, 2024

Implementing radical candor to foster a high-performance culture

Radical candor transforms workplace dynamics, promoting a more engaged and efficient workforce.
Culture + collaboration
How to foster a high-performance culture without burning out your employees
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Electives team
Mar 19, 2024

How to foster a high-performance culture without burning out your employees

Creating a high-performance culture within your organization doesn't mean pushing your team to the brink.
Culture + collaboration
What topics should new manager training include?
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Electives team
Mar 19, 2024

What topics should new manager training include?

Stepping into a managerial role requires a variety of skills to effectively lead a team and contribute to an organization's success.
Leadership + management
Understanding Gen Z: A game-changer for HR success
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Electives team
Mar 18, 2024

Understanding Gen Z: A game-changer for HR success

If you want to recruit, engage and retain Gen Z employees, here are 12 ways to do it.
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