According to a recent Deloitte article called ‘Developing and Retaining Future Leaders’, one of the top three reasons employees provide when leaving an organization is the lack of professional growth and development. Conversely, the article cited that leadership development opportunities were among the top three most effective retention initiatives for both Millennials and Generation X’ers. No longer are financial incentives the #1 reason why employees stay or leave and employer.

The question is why. If we know why our Millenials and Gen X’ers leave, then why are organizations not pouring resources to shore up the leadership competencies of our future leaders? The answer is threefold.

Organizations are running lean which means less people need to do more. With this reality comes a lack of time to commit to activities, like leadership training, that take away from our “day jobs” and may not provide instant ROI.
One’s ability to lead is generally not the reason one gets promoted. Instead, promotions are given to because of a person’s functional/technical competence, aka they are good at their job. However being good at your job does not naturally mean one will be a good leader.
We tend to promote in our likeness, but the up and coming generations are not like us. The skills required to be effective future leaders are different, and need to be taught as they are likely not be demonstrated (all the time) by current leadership.
The recent will crisis will fundamentally change how we do business, and our future leaders will require a toolbox filled with different leadership capabilities. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is at the top of necessary tools. Future leaders have to be self-aware, able to self-manage emotions, have a keen awareness of others, and strong relationship building skills. They will need to be resilient in the face of adversity, and they will need to be transparent and authentic.

Satori’s Future Leader On-line program will provide future leaders with the tools they need to be successful in good times and in bad times.

These are indeed unprecedented times. The conversations we had a week ago about whether or not people should be loading up on toilet paper are all but forgotten, as we head into new discussions about the long-term impact of COVID – 19 and the state of chaos it is causing.

At Satori our WHY is to help people and organizations find solutions to complicated problems, and this pandemic is definitely a complicated problem. What makes it even more complicated is that the stress of the situation will impact each and every one of us in a different way. Whether it is financial, emotional, stressful, struggling being a positive and strong leader, staying true to your values, or all of the above, every one of us is struggling.

As certified Coaches we are trained to help people navigate difficult situations to come up with the solutions that will best serve them. If nothing else, we are available to listen, support, inspire, all in the spirit of an unwavering commitment to help.

In support of social distancing, we are available to coach through Zoom, Skype and via telephone. We are extending an invitation to you to and your staff should someone need a coach. We are available to coach staff at all levels within your organization, and would welcome the opportunity to partner with your organization so you can continue to be successful during this time.

If you are interested in exploring coaching for you and/or your staff, please reach out and we will co-create a solution that fits your needs.

From our staff to yours, stay safe and healthy.

The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™ has a simple goal: To help people discover how to build a truly cohesive and effective team. Based on Patrick Lencioni’s internationally best-selling leadership fable The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, this assessment-based program and workshop focuses on putting The Five Behaviors™ model into practice. The team at Satori can bring The Five Behaviours model of Trust, Conflict, Commitment, Accountability, and Results to your work culture.

The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team assessment and workshops are the results of ten years of product development and assessment validation. The workplace personality assessment generates a 37-page report that helps each individual on the team, and the team as a whole, understand their behaviors. With flexible one to three day workshops, Satori can create an action plan based on results.

Who is the Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team Assessment and Workshop Designed for?

• This program is designed for intact teams

Why is the Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team Assessment and Workshop Right for You? Through participation in this program, high functioning teams will learn to better:

• Establish trust between team members
• Engage in conflict around ideas
• Commit to decisions
• Hold team members accountable
• Focus on achieving collective results