LaTonya Wilkins

"Tailoring Well-Being Programs for Optimal Impact" Human Capital Leadership Review Abstract: This article explores strategies for achieving optimal outcomes through workplace well-being programs. It discusses defining success across multiple impact dimensions including participation, behavior change, health outcomes, and organizational costs. A research-backed framework is provided for tailoring program design based on unique organizational culture factors such as industry, size, values, and generational mix. Behavioral science principles are also outlined for strengthening employee engagement through tactics like social support, gradual goal-setting, feedback mechanisms, and offerings that provide pleasure and autonomy. Real-world case examples from diverse industry settings demonstrate effective application. The brief concludes with recommendations for ongoing program stewardship including evaluation, leadership buy-in, community building, communications, and continuous improvement efforts. The goal is to help practitioners maximize returns from their wellness investments.

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If you don't know your Professional Design, you can't possibly know the best way to thrive. Does work feel best when it is something you can "win"? Do you press into conflict where others fade? Do you often feel alone and isolated? Do you often suffer from "burn out"? You might be what Carl Jung would call The Hero archetype. Tune in as we explore ALL of the key Professional Personality types (1 released each week; 12 in all). People get better results when they connect to their Professional Design, rather than fighting against it. #UBU #ProfessionalDesign Find this and the other Strategists Here:

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Thrilled that #FixingLeadership has started to make its way to leaders inboxes and mailboxes everywhere! My newest book addresses the systemic gaps facing leaders and organizations today: 📌 Why conventional leadership development methods fail 📌 Why we're not investing in the next generation 📌 What skills we need to, but aren't teaching 📌 What we need to be teaching, and 📌 How to teach skills so we remember and can apply them #Leaders - this book is for you. Remember: 1. If you don't invest in your leadership, you're not learning how to solve your own or your organizations' challenges - you become stuck where you are 2. If you're not investing in others' growth and building other leaders, the weight of change and organizational improvement all falls to you - you remain the bottleneck, stuck where you are 3. If there is no succession; no pay-it-forward - then there is no legacy. The walls fall down behind you and the collective impact and economic worth of your enterprise implodes. The leadership vacuum we are seeing - IS NOT SOMEONE ELSE'S PROBLEM. Arm yourself today with the tools you'll need tomorrow to be and do better. https://lnkd.in/gGqXNghU

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If this is also your credentialing year, I invite you to enroll in this Mentor Coaching group cos Jesse Trout, CHC, CPCC, PCC is amazing and fun and learning go hand-in-hand. Tell him I sent ya ;) Sacred Time #ICFCoaching #MentorCoaching #Credential #coaching #careercoaching

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Coaching leaders drives results!

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We're almost at the half way mark of 2024 and I thought it the perfect time to 'Harness Your Strengths.' ✨ Join me for a dynamic two-hour webinar, focused on strengths-based coaching. This session is designed to help leaders at all levels understand their innate strengths to enhance leadership effectiveness and self-management. 👥 Date: 4th July, Thursday Time: 7:00 pm IST For indepth details head to the registration link: https://lu.ma/4li6vvt3 #webinar #leadershipcoaching #executivecoaching #strengthsbasedcoaching #leadershipworkahop #onlinecoaching

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🌟 Hear from our community! 🌟 Read on to discover how our programs have transformed our coaches' journeys . . . Schedule a Zoom with Anne Kelly today to answer your questions about ICF renewal and certification. Schedule a Zoom meeting at http://meetme.so/AnneKelly #ICFCredential #CoachingMentoring #EnrollNow #CCEase #ICFCertification #Professionalcoaching #coacheducation #internationalcoachingfederation #anewleafcoaching #federalcoaching #businesscoaching

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🧠 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐂𝐅 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐀 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 In the evolving field of coaching, understanding the science behind our techniques can elevate our practice to new heights. In the second part of their series, Susan Britton and Jessica Burdett explore how key neuroscience principles align with the ICF competencies, providing actionable insights for coaches seeking to deepen their impact. Here’s a glimpse into the fascinating connections between brain science and coaching excellence available in our infographic! Understanding the neuroscience behind these competencies allows coaches to work with the brain, not against it. This scientific foundation not only enriches the coaching experience but also ensures that the changes clients make are both effective and lasting. 🎧 Want to dive deeper into the neuroscience of coaching? Tune in to our latest episode of the Beyond The Page Podcast out now! Where Susan Britton and Jessica Burdett discuss how these principles can transform your coaching practice. Don't miss this insightful conversation! #coaching #infographic #ICF #neuroscience

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What if we could match the high level of work inputs channeled into DEI efforts with an equally high level of equitable outcomes? In my new article for HR.com, I outline the six stages of developing cultural competence and explain how both individuals and organizations can implement this transformational approach to: 1. Shift their unconscious Filters 2. Operate from the higher stage of development DEI work requires 3. Create lasting change 🔗 https://hubs.la/Q02Cd9-S0 #SpeedOfBias #CulturalCompetence #DEI

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P.E.T. AKA, Parent Effectiveness Training, (the program by Dr. Thomas Gordon that introduced Active Listening, I-Messages to the world) was in the news recently...that is, it was in "Newsweek" Magazine: They interviewed GTI Master Facilitator, Meike Lemmens and our CEO, Linda Adams, and produced a very in-depth article - please share away! https://lnkd.in/gPvikAdU #newsweek #parenting #parenteffectivenesstraining #magazine #blog #parents #gordonmodel

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Critical thinking skills were fully engaged at today's Twin Cities Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Roundtable. The current state of flux in DEI work is highlighted in this piece from HR Dive yesterday (https://lnkd.in/e4irGW-j) Regardless as to where you stand on the topic, as with many things in life, constantly reimagining what we do and how we do it can be good practice. Dr. Ramon Pastrano IV, D.Min., MATS, MSM led a great session in Human-Centered Design. Cassandra Gomez led a thoughtful and reflective conversation about mental health. Thanks to co-Chairs Philomena Morrissey Satre and Kevin Lindsey, and the entire TCDEIR team who put the work into making these gatherings happen. “The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not turbulence itself, but to act with yesterday's logic” - Peter Drucker. #dei #inclusiveleadership #diveristyequityinclusion #curiousleadership #professionaldevelopment #learninganddevelopment #humanresources

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I happened across this older HBR article while researching turn-around leadership. This article offers research findings that suggest WOMEN ARE CHOSEN TO LEAD when organizations face "risky turnarounds." Anyone else finding this an interesting thought experiment today? What does it suggest to you?  #Womenleaders #Executive #CEOs #Turnarounds

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Experience the advantages of being part of the CCEase alumni network! Enroll now and tap into a supportive community of coaching professionals. Schedule a Zoom with Anne Kelly today to answer your questions about ICF renewal and certification. Let’s chat: http://meetme.so/AnneKelly #ICFCredential #CoachingMentoring #EnrollNow #CCEase #ICFCertification #Professionalcoaching #coacheducation #internationalcoachingfederation #anewleafcoaching #federalcoaching #businesscoaching

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Psychological safety remains a critical yet often overlooked factor in onboarding success. Recent research from Harvard Business Review reveals a concerning trend: new hires experience a rapid decline in psychological safety shortly after joining. This phenomenon, rooted in the disconnect between expectations and reality, threatens innovation and productivity. To counter this, the article suggests: 1. Implementing targeted interpersonal skills training for leadership 2. Reframing workplace culture to value calculated risk-taking 3. Cultivating an environment where curiosity is rewarded Thoughts on how this impacts your onboarding strategies? #onboarding #psychologicalsafety https://lnkd.in/eTVakzsK

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I am thrilled to share my latest Harvard Business Review article, co-authored with my dear friend, Susan Peppercorn, PCC, "4 Strategies to Guide Your Team Through a Departmental Transition." Navigating departmental transitions demands that leaders champion clear communication, emotional intelligence, ownership, and a culture of continuous learning. By focusing on these four priorities, leaders can turn potential disruptions into opportunities for growth and renewal. Check out the full article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e6yXfZuT #Leadership #HBR #BusinessTransformation #TeamManagement

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Are you grinding yourself down or are you analyzing and influencing the systems and frameworks you work in? Lisa Christensen, Director of the Learning Design Center of Excellence at McKinsey & Company, and I discuss the present and future of #LearningAndDevelopment, leveraging #AI to exponentiate human connection and navigating and influencing complex systems for real change. Click the link in the comments below for the #LearningLeaderSpotlight sponsored by TrainingPros episode. #CorporateTraining #TalentDevelopment #LeadershipTraining #WeAreTrainingPros

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When psychological safety is secured in teams the ripple effect can be astounding. How safe do your team members feel when they are brainstorming new ideas and working on new projects?

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Is the 9-box grid still relevant for assessing talent in your organization? It might be time to rethink. My latest #twentyoneleadership blog looks at why the traditional method might not be capturing the full potential of your team and how alternative approaches can offer a more comprehensive view. #TalentStrategy #EmployeeDevelopment #OrganisationalSuccess

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