Think about someone you knew years ago who was quiet in groups but now speaks up with confidence. Or someone who once struggled to stay organized but now reliably follows through. Did they change their personality? For decades, researchers have emphasized that personality is stable
The Center for Public Management (CPM) partners with public sector organizations in Oklahoma to improve services through customized training, program support, and operational solutions. Backed by the University of Oklahoma, the Center delivers affordable, high‑quality learning, leadership development, workforce strategies, and media services to strengthen organizational performance and community impact.
At DisruptHR Orlando, Joyntly co-founder Dr. Sam Paustian-Underdahl shared a simple but important question: Can personality change? For many of us, personality can feel fixed. We often describe ourselves as “just not a people person,” “not naturally organized,” or “not great with conflict.” And organizations
Organizational development (OD) professionals understand the impact of their work. Stronger leaders, healthier teams, and more effective organizations all contribute to better business outcomes. Yet, showing the business value of OD work requires more than measurement—it requires translation. At the 2026 ATD OrgDev Conference taking
If you’re a manager, influence may be one of the most important leadership skills you can develop. Every day, you’re expected to gain buy-in for new ideas, align people around shared goals, navigate competing priorities, and drive change. Yet many of the people whose support
On June 8, Joyntly CEO and co-founder Kate Frear, PhD, joined the Association for Talent Development’s Leadership Development Day to explore a practical question: How can organizations help leaders keep growing long after a workshop, coaching session, or training program ends? In her session, “Small
Press Release Joyntly, a North Carolina-based leadership technology company helping employers turn leadership insights into measurable behavior change, has been awarded an NC IDEA SEED Grant to accelerate product innovation and market growth. The highly competitive NC IDEA SEED program provides early-stage investment to North
In retail, it’s no surprise that customer experience is a primary source of competitive advantage. Store design, merchandising, pricing, and digital integrations all matter. But when customers decide whether to come back, they rarely point to operational systems or merchandising strategy. They remember how they
The financial services business wanted to strengthen its culture by broadening access to leadership development. 25% of employees used Joyntly’s personalized development platform, resulting in greater consistency in how people communicate and collaborate—day to day, across teams.
Quality Automotive Services, a mid-sized automotive services company with 2,200 employees, needed to strengthen the leadership skills of its 35 multi-unit operations leaders to fuel growth while maintaining its “fast and friendly” service goals.
HR and Learning and Development leaders are under growing pressure to prove that leadership development actually delivers results. You’re expected to build better leaders, strengthen culture, and drive retention — all while working with limited time and budgets. In our recent article on Five Pitfalls
One of the most powerful tools inside Joyntly’s leadership development platform is also the simplest: the Notes feature. Every week, as you complete personalized exercises tied to your current skill path, you have the option to add notes. Over time, these notes become more than quick
Dr. Sam Paustian-Underdahl, co-founder of Joyntly, recently presented at the SHRM Jacksonville September Chapter Meeting at the River Club in Jacksonville, Florida. Sam’s presentation introduced an innovative approach to soft skills development, highlighting the latest evidence-based methods for enhancing leadership and teamwork via personality interventions.
In today’s dynamic business landscape, the role of a leader extends beyond traditional management duties. Effective leadership now hinges on the ability to coach and develop team members, fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth. Historically, leadership was about command and control. Managers were
Imagine Sheila, once a passionate employee, working under Mike, her new boss known for his authoritarian style. Mike’s disregard for team input and empathy created a stifling environment. Over time, this toxic leadership eroded the team’s morale and engagement, leading to an atmosphere of fear
When we first describe our personalized learning solution for leaders, people often assume we’re talking about coaching. After all, we provide leaders with personal soft skills development each week. Yet, after we say we can develop hundreds of leaders weekly, they wonder how we can
A flight attendant smiles when asking an airline passenger to close his tray table before landing. The passenger has not finished his drink and says, “I’ll close it in a minute.” The flight attendant, growing frustrated but staying calm, repeats her request with the same
The works of emotional intelligence expert Daniel Goleman and vulnerability guru Brené Brown suggest that kindness and empathy are essential in the workplace and in leadership. Yet, certain popular media, like the dog-eat-dog world of “Billions” or the power plays in “Succession,” paint a business
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