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Within your reach newsletter: April 20, 2024

Dive into the magic of leadership with insights from Jennifer Smithwood-Green, empower your team with our latest resources and save the date for April 24th.

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Insights from Ellen Raim, Founder of People MatterWe focus more on solving than preventing People problems.

👋 Hey there, Trailblazing Leader,

Welcome to your latest shot of inspiration – Electives style! Filled to the brim with wit, wisdom and a splash of can-do spirit. Here’s what we’re serving up:

🧠 Insightful conversations with tomorrow’s visionaries

🛠️ Must-have resources for the avant-garde manager

🎯 A can't-miss event to elevate your leadership game

🌱 Stress-busting strategies for you and your vibrant team

🪄 The pulse

Life, work + a dash of enchantment

Ever dreamt of a workplace brimming with passion instead of paperwork?

Jennifer Smithwood-Green, L&D and People Culture expert, recently shared her blueprint for an enchanting reality with our own Jason Lavender. Their discussion weaved through challenging norms, fostering connections, setting personal benchmarks and infusing work with meaning.

🔑 Key insight: True leadership hinges on authentic human interactions.

🗣️ Power quote: [For managers] it's going to come down to interpersonal relationships and being able to speak with other humans. We should focus on building connections and fostering learning agility across all levels of leadership.

👉 Dive into the full interview and catch the highlights right here.

📆 Mark your calendars

Supercharge your managers — April 24th

Circle it, highlight it, maybe even tattoo it (too much?) — our event The 5 Must-Have Competencies for Today’s Managers is your golden ticket to managerial greatness in our ever-evolving world.

🌟 Reserve Your Spot Now! 🌟

🛠️ Toolkit time

For managers who dare to care

Do you have too many managers navigating the managerial waters without a paddle? Our latest treasure trove of resources is here to guide you and your managers:

🌱 Grow your squad: Elevate team development beyond the basics. Discover how →

💡 Feedback finesse: Transform pitfalls into stepping stones. Get the secrets

🤝 Trust quest: Forge bonds stronger than the most durable denim. Start building

🔥 Productivity potions: 2 ways to spark action. Light the fire

🔄 Change is your friend: When managers embrace change, their teams soar. Learn the top 5 skills →

Tailor-made for growth

Truly personalized learning adventures

Certificate programs are now complimentary within Electives Membership.

Electives certificate programs empower learners to design their own upskilling journeys. Every class is live, interactive and hand-picked by learners themselves for a truly engaging and personalized learning experience.

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🍃The Stress-Less Corner

As Stress Awareness Month continues, remember your team’s serenity may need a dose of support. Here are some helpful reminders:

🧘 Speak up culture: Because silent screams help no one.

🌼 Wellbeing isn’t optional: It’s the main course, not the side dish.

⚖️ Work/life symphony: Aim to strike the perfect chord between grind and unwind.

📢 Crystal clear communication: No more guessing games or email ESP.

Uncover more serene strategies

Helpful resources:

1:1  Meeting Agenda Templates

2024 Holiday Calendar

April Holiday Listings

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Picture a learning journey so mesmerizing, it beats scrolling through TikTok in the wee hours. Welcome to Electives – a paradise for lean People teams eager to inject excitement into their L&D strategies. 

From high-performance culture training and modern manager mastery to business foundations and personalized learning, we’ve got it all — available for one monthly fee.

Explore more at electives.io.

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