Posts de Bill Zubek
How To: Support Leaders Who Think They’re Already Self-Aware
If you’re a Learning & Development professional, you’ve probably seen the study by organizational psychologist Tasha Eurich that found 95% of people believe they’re self-aware while only 10% to 15% actually are. Imagine how this statistic comes to life in your leadership trainings. In a cohort of 20, everyone except one person will feel they really understand how they show up, what their blind spots are and…
Lire la suiteBuild High-Performing Teams in Complex, Ambiguous Times: 4 Insights for Human Resources
I’ve been connecting with many Human Resources (HR) leads at the workshops I’m facilitating. While each company is distinct, just about every person I’m working with is struggling to navigate nuanced and messy challenges that make for choppy waters. Think of cross-functional initiatives that no one department fully owns; responsibly integrating AI into work and…
Lire la suiteChange Resilience in the Workplace: How Organizations Can Thrive Through Disruption
Raise your hand if you’re feeling exhausted from change inside your company. While you might be the only person lifting your hand at your desk right now, the truth is: You’re not alone! 73% of HR leaders report that their employees are experiencing change fatigue. The workforce has seen so much transition in the past…
Lire la suitePersonalization & Flexible Learning: Elevating Employee Development in 2026
Having been a fifth-grade teacher and a Learning and Development (L&D) professional, I can tell you that every person, no matter their age, wants to make sure what they’re learning is worth their while. The main difference is that adults are usually better at hiding when they think your instruction isn’t matching their needs! Still, the signs eventually show up in feedback surveys…
Lire la suiteThe Skills That Will Matter Most in 2026 and Beyond
Future-proofing a company takes a lot of consideration and planning. In business, executives often look for a high probability that their efforts will generate a strong return on investment. That’s becoming more difficult to guarantee in our fast-changing workplaces, where volatility is the norm. One of the safer bets that leaders can make is investing in people development. Organizations that offer comprehensive training programs for their teams outperform their rivals by…
Lire la suiteEnergize Your Staff in Your Next Professional Development Day
When I was an assistant principal, it was around this time that we began mapping our professional development (PD) days for the year, with a particular focus on our kick-off. Collaborating with other building and district leaders, my priority was always to make these experiences as engaging as possible to start off on the right…
Lire la suiteSpark Students’ Curiosity: 7 Considerations to Engage Your Learners
Curiosity is so important in the classroom and beyond. When students are intrigued, it primes the brain for learning and makes the experience even more rewarding. Curiosity is also associated with better academic performance and critical thinking skills. This sense of wonder will serve kids well into adulthood. Our world is continuously changing, and people…
Lire la suiteThe egLearning Library: From Purchase to Participation
Today I am cracking the code of the egLearning Library. While Emergenetics practitioners may have heard of our five virtual courses, the benefits and applications may not be as familiar to some. So, let’s take the egLearning Library step-by-step and uncover its purpose, the why, how, who and what ifs behind it as well as…
Lire la suite6 Ways Administrators Can Boost Teacher Morale
EdWeek recently released a report finding that only 18% of public school teachers in the United States feel very satisfied in their roles. When I used to see these sorts of headlines when I was an assistant principal, my first thought was always: How can I make the experience better for my colleagues? Although administrators…
Lire la suite5 Essentials to Strengthen School Culture and Climate
Endpoints and midpoints during any year are often good times to pause and reflect on what has been successful and what can be improved. With schools letting out in the United States and many educators around the world taking a mid-year break, it’s worth spending some time assessing the current state, celebrating accomplishments and identifying…
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