Posts by Jerrin Padre
[Video] Getting Your Employees Out of Their Shells: A Leadership Lesson Inspired By Turtles
Some employees share ideas easily, while others need a bit more time to warm up and come out of their shells. This 55-second video clip explains why it’s important for leaders to create a work environment where employees feel safe giving input and presenting ideas.
Ridding the Workplace of Sexual Harassment Means No More Excuses
Inappropriate behavior is inappropriate behavior no matter the circumstance, reaction, or company culture. Fortunately, there are practical ways to help employees filter their words and actions at work -- starting with eliminating excuses like these.
Moment of Truth: Online Ethics Quiz
This short ethics quiz provides a snapshot that gives you a sense of how much your everyday decision-making is motivated by being honest and fair.
The Science of Storytelling: How Storytelling Shapes Our Behavior
When we hear or read a word, hundreds of signals activate the visual, auditory, and language-processing regions of our brains in a matter of milliseconds. They tap into our working memory, long-term memory, and even our subconscious to give things meaning. Considering all these responses are elicited by a single word, imagine what your brain looks like while processing an entire story.
(Infographic) Myth-Busting the Modern Learner: Characteristics of Today's Workforce & How to Meet Their Learning Needs
Today’s workforce spans five generations—each with their own distinct learning style. While there’s a plethora of research breaking down each generation and their respective learning styles, it’s important to recognize cross-generational similarities. This infographic shows common characteristics and preferences of the modern learner (regardless of age).
The 5 Conflict Management Styles: Which One Are You? [Quiz]
Conflict is inevitable—which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Without conflict, there would be no diversity of thought, no pushing the boundaries, no intellectual debates. However, it’s important to approach conflict constructively to achieve optimal results for all parties involved. Get a snapshot of how you approach conflict with this short quiz.
Make Them Laugh: The Role of Humor in Learning and Behavior Change
Studies show that infusing a bit of humor can significantly influence positive learning outcomes. This research-based post includes tips on the effective use of humor in training.
11 Workplace Behavior-Changing Tips for the New Year
New Year, New You! With bellies full and spirits high, we ride into the new year on a wave of optimism. It’s a time for new beginnings, clean slates, and finally purchasing that gym membership that’s been sitting in your Groupon cart. In the New Year, we at Media Partners strive to become better versions of ourselves at work-- starting with the way we think. From challenging our “Rebuttal Brain” to something as simple as sharing a smile, we’ve identified 11 Success Behaviors for the New Year.
Learning to Love Your Veggies -- and Employee Training
Sometimes, getting people on board with training can be as difficult as getting them to eat a plate of vegetables. Many of us resist doing things that are "good for us". Here are 4 tips on how to get your people excited about employee development.
