Having a strong and winning company culture is a crucial factor that sets successful organizations apart from the rest. It goes beyond mere policies and procedures, and it’s a dynamic framework that drives companies toward remarkable achievements. At Y Scouts, we believe that building a winning company culture doesn’t just happen by chance. In fact,…
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Having a true executive mindset is a key differentiator for those who ascend to the pinnacle of leadership. It goes beyond just occupying a position…it is an entire cognitive framework that propels individuals toward remarkable achievements. When Y Scouts started in 2012, our co-founders sat down with a neuroscientist to really understand the key characteristics…
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One of the core values at Y Scouts is “Learning Relentlessly”. In the spirit of that value, we want to help the aspiring leaders out there level up their skills by publishing an article on some of the best books you can read if you want to improve as a leader. There are thousands of…
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Having hard conversations is one of the most difficult parts of being a leader. But it’s also one of the most important parts of your role. We’ve never met someone who enjoys addressing a problem employee, putting someone on a PIP, or even needing to let someone go. None of that is fun. But there…
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You already know that having strong leadership is essential for the success of any organization. But have you ever considered the critical role resilience plays in effective leadership, particularly in times of uncertainty and change? As the business landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, leaders who possess the ability to navigate through turbulent…
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Do you know what’s more exhausting than running a marathon? Dealing with employee burnout without a clue about its underlying components. Unfortunately, this is a harsh reality for many leaders in today’s workplace. Employee burnout can turn into a nightmare scenario for organizations, resulting in decreased productivity, increased turnover rates, and a toxic work environment.…
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Cutting your losses… Hiring a new executive is a significant investment for any organization, both in terms of time and resources. However, despite the rigorous selection process and high hopes, there are instances when it becomes evident that the newly hired executive may not be the right fit for your company’s needs. Recognizing the need…
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Dr. Britt Andreatta is an internationally recognized thought leader who uses her background in leadership, neuroscience, psychology, and education to create science-based solutions for today’s workplace challenges. Britt is the CEO of Brain Aware Training and former CLO for Lynda.com (LinkedIn Learning). She has over 10 million views worldwide of her online courses and she…
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Loyalty… It can be a fleeting concept in today’s competitive job market. We all know the drill – organizations invest time and resources in finding top talent, only to see them slip away to a new opportunity (in what seems like the blink of an eye). Employee retention has become a challenging puzzle to solve,…
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Resumes… They can be a playground of embellishments and wishful thinking. It’s no secret that candidates often put their creative writing skills to the test when crafting their resumes. But here’s the unfortunate irony…most companies heavily rely on these very resumes to find their next superstar leader. For many companies hiring for key roles, they…
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