Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Bud to Boss and Ultimate Communicator training camps when they were in Washington, D.C. Multiple people at both camps told me that they thought it was the best training experience they’d ever had. Fair enough. d probably assume the same thing. OK, OK, enough touting. It was fascinating. MORE >>

a global leadership development and training company. is at the forefront of the leadership development and training industry. Valentine’s Day is less than a week away, and love is certainly in the air … and in your workplace. What if the couple’s cutesy nicknames and public displays of affection make everyone else uncomfortable? MORE >>

The summer sessions of our Bud to Boss Training Camp might not include archery lessons, but the two-day events are packed with information relevant to new supervisors. Training Camp locations: San Francisco, CA: June 13 & 14. Already attended a Bud to Boss Training Camp? Have you attended any of the training camps? MORE >>

Send them to the Productivity Training Camp in September. By Amy Beth Miller, editor of  The Organized Executive. If your team is like most these days, it is stretched thin, scrambling to do more with less. You can’t add staff, but you can do one thing to ease the stress: Show your staff how to prioritize work assignments. Walt Disney. MORE >>

They read books and articles relevant to your industry, happily attend training sessions and—what’s best—share their new knowledge with the rest of the group.  . This Thursday, as you offer up thanks for all the good things in your life, don’t forget to include these employees—if you’re lucky enough to have them on your team: Optimists. MORE >>