Updates

I am often asked what the most important leadership skill is, and my response is always the same: self-leadership. Why? Effective leadership of others is only possible when one is an effective leader of oneself. Everything flows from that.

Self-leadership encompasses various components, including self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and resilience, among others. In terms of competencies, we focus on three keys to self-leadership: the ability to self-reflect, the ability to self-correct, and the ability to move on! [Read more…] about The Power of Reflection

Choosing the right individual to join a team is a critical decision for a leader, so getting it right is key. This can be particularly tricky given the many hybrid or remote hires. The cost of a poor fit is not only financial – it also has a ripple effect on the morale of leaders and teams. [Read more…] about Ensuring a Great Fit

As we move into the new year, many of our clients report feeling some fatigue and ennui. Causes range from residual Covid impacts, tiring of the challenges in their work and lives, or they’re experiencing an overall lack of balance or motivation. Why does this matter? Certainly, for personal fulfillment, and because leaders set the tone within their organizations. Their energy creates ripple effects within their culture and environment. It follows that if leaders and top teams desire vibrancy within their organizations, they need to assess and manage their own energy. [Read more…] about New Year, New You?

We’ve talked about and worked on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within organizations for years. These programs focus on hiring more women, diversifying boards, tracking who gets stretch assignments and advancement opportunities, and creating sponsorship/mentorship programs to level the playing field and create new pathways for those who have been underrepresented.

DEI has been in the news lately. A question I read recently was: “Is DEI here to make people feel bad about themselves?”

[Read more…] about Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matter

Using the Hogan to understand how your style affects your team

 

Self-awareness about your style, values, preferences, and stress behaviors helps you make better choices about how to lead. In two recent blogs, Capacity Group shared how we use The Hogan Suite of Assessments to help teams connect, build trust, and accelerate performance. In this blog, we want to emphasize how these sessions generate important insights for the leader. I’ll share two examples that highlight powerful shifts leaders made as a result of investing in this work.

[Read more…] about Unintended Consequences of Your Leadership Style

What images come to mind when you hear the words “team building?”  Are you thinking about ice-breaker exercises or mandatory social events that are meant to promote team bonding? While those experiences can be great morale boosters, they often don’t delve beneath the surface to understand the dynamics within a team, which is critical to growth and performance.

At Capacity Group, we use the Hogan suite of leadership assessments to get at the heart of what makes a team tick and to give team members the insights and tools to work together more effectively. Here are just three scenarios where we have used Hogan assessments to successfully address team challenges:

[Read more…] about Beyond Breaking the Ice: Fostering Meaningful Team Development with Hogan Assessment Tools