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Kenyon Stanley

Oct 316 min read

What Are The 2025 Leadership Trends?

The challenges ahead are real, but so are the opportunities to lead with impact and purpose.

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Accelerate Productivity by Developing a Leader's Direct Reports

Cyndi Gave

Sep 66 min read

Accelerate Productivity by Developing a Leader's Direct Reports

Focusing on direct report growth isn’t just beneficial for the team—it’s essential for the leader and the entire organization.

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Unlock The Accountability System™ With The Metiss Group Coaching Philosophy

Cyndi Gave

Aug 306 min read

Unlock The Accountability System™ With The Metiss Group Coaching Philosophy

In this article, we will walk you through what that journey looks like, how it benefits you, and show you a path to rapid success.

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What is The Strategic Leadership Alignment™ Program At The Metiss Group?

Cyndi Gave

Aug 285 min read

What is The Strategic Leadership Alignment™ Program At The Metiss Group?

If you're a leader committed to maximizing your impact and driving your team to new heights, this program is an invaluable resource.

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Why is Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Important in Today’s Workplace?

Cyndi Gave

Aug 266 min read

Why is Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Important in Today’s Workplace?

While EQ might seem like a "soft skill" on paper, in practice, it's the bedrock of a healthy, functional, and thriving workplace.

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The Leadership Essentials Playbook™: Driving ROI Through Direct Report Growth

Cyndi Gave

Aug 216 min read

The Leadership Essentials Playbook™: Driving ROI Through Direct Report Growth

Learn when to focus on leadership basics. See how investing in direct reports boosts productivity and ROI with The Metiss Group's Leadership

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The Metiss Group

Aug 162 min read

Great Leaders Still Make Mistakes

A list of poor leader characteristics usually has descriptors like: controlling, demeaning, power hungry, credit thief, selfish, and...

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The Metiss Group

Aug 72 min read

Leadership Is Not For Every Superstar

We've all seen it several times: the emerging superstar or long-time warrior who's excelled at all the challenges the organization has...

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The Metiss Group

Jul 242 min read

Empower The Steering Of The Ship

A recent article in Wired magazine presents intriguing photographs of cockpits from various high-speed, high-performance vehicles. These...

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The Impact High Dominance Types Have In Team Sessions

The Metiss Group

Jul 172 min read

The Impact High Dominance Types Have In Team Sessions

In her book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking, Susan Cain discusses a series of experiments conducted by...

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The 70/20/10 Approach to Leadership Training: A Blueprint for Sticky Learning

The Metiss Group

Jun 183 min read

The 70/20/10 Approach to Leadership Training: A Blueprint for Sticky Learning

Investing in leadership training is essential for organizational success.

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Strong Critical Thinking Skills Create More Behavior Flexibility

The Metiss Group

May 291 min read

Strong Critical Thinking Skills Create More Behavior Flexibility

Though leaders should strive to fit jobs and direct reports’ skill sets, rarely is there a perfect match for a person and a job.

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Talent Processes Are Important For Employee Retention

The Metiss Group

May 11 min read

Talent Processes Are Important For Employee Retention

In a poll conducted by human resources consultant Right Management of workers in a challenged industry, 60% of workers said they intended...

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The Metiss Group

Apr 251 min read

Instill More Personal Accountability

Of the 23 personal talent skills we measure, the mean ranking for personal accountability is second to last at 22nd. Perhaps our society...

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Are You Using The 70/20/10 Model For Learning And Development

The Metiss Group

Apr 171 min read

Are You Using The 70/20/10 Model For Learning And Development

The 70-20-10 Model for Learning and Development is an influential framework that many organizations worldwide use to structure employee...

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Empower Direct Reports First Through Preparation, Then Through Trust

The Metiss Group

Feb 281 min read

Empower Direct Reports First Through Preparation, Then Through Trust

One sign of a controlling leader is they become ineffective when they or their cohorts are not around to use external controls. It’s not...

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Being “People Smart” Can Make Or Break Your Team

The Metiss Group

Dec 19, 20221 min read

Being “People Smart” Can Make Or Break Your Team

In 1983 Howard Gardner wrote the revolutionary book “Frames of Mind – The Theory of Multiple Intelligences” in which he describes seven...

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