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Our Statement Against Racial Injustice

Written on June 4, 2020. Posted in News.

At Hone, like millions around the world, we have been outraged and saddened by the most recent examples of police brutality against black people in the US, and the treatment of protesters who are standing up against these injustices. Such shameful...

The mindset of realistic optimism separates the good and great leaders

The Paradox of Exceptional Leadership During COVID-19

Written on May 28, 2020. Posted in Executive, Experienced Managers, Leadership Development.

I couldn’t sleep a few nights ago. Maybe it was the news that a friend had been laid off from work or fear that my sister had contracted the COVID-19 virus. Or, as an organizational leader, maybe it was the ripple of thoughts about how best to show...

Leadership Lessons from Michael Jordan and “The Last Dance”

Written on May 20, 2020. Posted in Leadership Development.

Michael Jordan and I have a lot in common. We both dominated the sport of basketball in our own way. He was the best player in the world, while I was the best player on my street in rural Wales, UK, where all the athletic kids played soccer or rugby....

How to Prepare Employees for Your Company’s Future

Written on December 11, 2019. Posted in Experienced Managers, Leadership Development, Remote Teams.

Across every industry, leaders are laying the foundation for the future of work using new tools for communication, collaboration, operations and more. And with the speed at which technological change is impacting the way we work, it’s critical...

How Sprout Social is Preparing for the Future of Work

Written on December 11, 2019. Posted in Experienced Managers, Leadership Development, Remote Teams, Support.

When it comes to thinking about the future needs of a global workforce, Sprout Social Senior People Business Partner Dom Merritt is planning ahead every day. For Dom, supporting the team at Sprout is about pairing the latest communication...

When To Avoid Coaching Employees

Written on May 28, 2019. Posted in Coaching Programs, Experienced Managers, New Managers.

The International Coach Federation defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. As a manager, your direct reports are your ‘clients.’...

Best Practices for Developing Top Talent

Written on May 1, 2019. Posted in Leadership Development, News, Remote Teams.

It can be challenging enough to find and attract top talent. Once you identify your all-star team members, you will also need to do your best to retain them. And you certainly want to make sure they reach their full potential. This means you have to...

Identifying Top Talent: Qualities of Great Managers

Written on April 19, 2019. Posted in Leadership Development, News, Remote Teams.

Your company is only as strong as the talent it attracts. And given that this is the pool from which you’ll likely draw future leaders, you need to ensure that you are correctly identifying your top employees. Of course, when assessing people, it’s...

People Insights & HR Tech Trends from HR Transform 2019

Written on April 8, 2019. Posted in Leadership Development, News, Remote Teams.

Last week, the Hone team traveled to glitzy and glamorous Las Vegas. No – we weren’t mounting a show (that’s our next trip). Instead, we headed to the desert to attend HR Transform. This amazing conference brings together some of the most prominent...

How to Identify and Overcome Challenges in Remote Teams

Written on March 14, 2019. Posted in Remote Teams.

A growing number of companies are embracing the idea of distributed teams. And with good reason! This model allows businesses to access a much wider talent pool and potentially lower their overhead. After all, if workers are remote, less office space...

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