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The task of sharing a message in front of an audience can be exhilarating for some and intimidating for others. Thankfully, there are reliable steps you can take to increase the likelihood your message will be well received by any audience.

Dr. Gerald D. Bell, founder and CEO of Bell Leadership Institute, conducted extensive research across various industries, surveying thousands to identify the traits of the best and worst leaders. He discovered consistent patterns in their personalities and behaviors, leading to the development of the Bell Leadership Achiever Model.

Accepting yourself as you are today doesn’t mean settling; it means honoring the person you’ve become while investing in the person you’re becoming. When setting your personal goals for this year, think in terms of “great and getting better” and consider these guidelines.

With the right approach, annual goal setting can be one of the most beneficial practices you undertake with your team. Ending your year by reflecting on what has happened and making plans for what is to come will set the next phase of your business up for success.

UNDERSTANDING LEADERSHIP Six Creative Ways Leaders Show Gratitude at Work Demonstrating thankfulness for our colleagues and team members is an important part of being a great leader; it builds positive working relationships and a healthy organizational culture. Read...

As you work towards honing your listening skills, these first steps will put you on the right track, but sustained listening requires ongoing practice, even for the best listeners.

​Even as new trends and sensational headlines emerge in recruiting and hiring, a thorough interview remains the most pivotal tool to get to know a candidate.  Conducting a successful interview, however, isn’t always easy. Most managers never receive the training they...

No Matter the Conditions,Selecting Talent Is Hard by Jon Player, JD, MSPHPeople are the most important asset in any organization. Finding, growing, and retaining an effective team contributes tremendously to your bottom line—the costs of not doing so can be...

​The last few years have seen their share of uncertainty and volatility. In comparison, the current environment may feel relatively calm, and leaders might be tempted to sink into a “business as usual” mentality. The truth is that it’s never completely clear what...

The more a person is actively engaged in multiple ways, the higher their rate of retention for the experience.  Have you ever noticed that situations or events that engage your senses are often the most memorable? Studies have proven what many of us instinctively...

Bell Leadership Partners with UNC Chapel Hill to Reinvent Modern Dental EducationAt first thought, leadership training might not come to mind as an essential component of a dental student’s curriculum. However, what many graduates realize when starting their practice...

CONTINUOUS LEARNING A Lesson From The Carolina WayOne of the most important jobs leaders have is to ensure that each person in their organization continues to improve and learn new skills. Many people think they are so busy that they have little or no time to learn....

FEATURE ARTICLE Six Keys to Setting Annual Goals with Your Team With the right approach, annual goal setting can be one of the most beneficial practices you undertake with your team.  [digr_social_share icon_size="16px" content_alignment="right" show_text="off"...

When we, as interviewers or hiring managers, interject our own personalities and habits into the equation, our personal weaknesses can make the process even more challenging.  Conducting successful interviews is a key step towards building a strong, deep talent...

Leaders suggest changes, drive changes, and navigate unexpected changes. Those changes can be difficult, complex and messy, but great leaders ensure their people are prepared and positioned to navigate them successfully.  As leaders, we frequently underestimate...

Good Economy, Bad Economy GREAT LEADERS INVEST IN THEIR PEOPLE No Matter the Weather  The past three years, we have seen a flurry of highs and lows in our economic forecast. From financial boom to bust to boom again, leaders naturally begin to think about how to...

"If I had to say my biggest takeaway, biggest learning from Roundtable, it was the value of collaboration with other leaders." Leader's Roundtable alum, John Haller, shares how his program experience and learning has transformed his own leadership style. Q1. What...

UNDERSTANDING LEADERSHIP 6 Ways to Embrace Feedback Feedback is the shortest path to becoming more effective - personally and professionally.  [digr_social_share icon_size="16px" content_alignment="right" show_text="off" item_alignment="right"...

Bringing together the right skill sets, as well as a variety of backgrounds and experiences, makes it more likely a team will innovate and solve problems.  Great things come from individuals working together as a team. Without teams, we wouldn’t be able to tackle...

UNDERSTANDING LEADERSHIP 5 Steps for Executive Retreat Success Executive Retreats recharge your top leadership and kickstart new plans with the power to achieve and even surpass your goals.  [digr_social_share icon_size="16px" content_alignment="right"...

As you’re taking in the energy of the court, don’t forget you could be gaining wisdom to take to the office the next morning.  The buzz and excitement of March Madness can be invigorating. As you’re taking in the energy of the court, don’t forget you could be...

Every organization is composed of a range of different personalities. The workplace would be a very boring place if we were all the same! With such variety, there is bound to be some individuals whose working relationships require a little extra effort. Here are six leadership skills to build as you manage challenging personalities toward success.

We can show care towards every human being we encounter. This includes the people we work with. Demonstrating that you care to your colleagues and everyone around the office ensures positive, effective work relationships. How you show you care in a workplace setting might not be intuitive if it’s not something you’re used to thinking about. Here are six not-so-obvious ways you can demonstrate care to build more effective relationships at work:

It’s well established that great leaders are almost always great listeners. Effective communication, whether at work, at home, or out in the world, starts with active, engaged listening. You’ve heard it before; being a good listener is incredibly important. It’s well...

A “match,” for your team and organization means not just that the candidate fits the team, but also that the team and organization fit the candidate. Are You Shortchanging Your Hiring Process? There’s a temptation, especially with today’s labor challenges, to find...

As a leader, it’s easy to underestimate the time required for true change. We can get fixated on end results and miss the most important part of the process—the people.Implementing change is never a simple task. Leaders can be overwhelmed managing the technical...

Listening is hard. That may sound trite, but with the tasks, questions, problems and countless to-dos distracting our brains, it’s a significant fact. The challenge is that we spend more than half of our day doing it—and often doing it poorly.  Imagine your Uncle...

2022— My Best Year Yet! If you’re not quite ready to make that phrase your new slogan, perhaps your goal setting plan could use a makeover. It’s understandable if you’re feeling a little burned by previously unfulfilled plans. These last couple of years have presented...

How is Your Organization Handling the Growing Need for Selection? People are the most important asset in any organization.Hiring and retaining great people is a high priority for every organization. In this ongoing-pandemic environment, it has become a critical...