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.

How to Build and Maintain High-Performance Teamwork

Much employee time is spent working in teams. Organizations have a lot riding on the degree to which teams achieve their goals.  Finding ways to optimize team performance benefits everyone.

This article and infographic reveal 7 characteristics of high-performing teams. Managers receive insights into how each one can be developed and maintained.

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.

How to Apply the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People to Your Workplace

Stephen Covey’s stories, examples and lessons on good communication habits in the workplace continue to benefit organizational leaders in the 21st century.

Empowerment in the Workplace: Encouraging Talent, Energy & Commitment

Empowerment is a natural byproduct when organizations make an effort to inspire the talent, energy and commitment of all employees. This begins by hiring a diverse workforce and then encouraging their creativity, ideas, and participation at work.

Exploring Everyday Ethics in the Workplace

Teach employees to recognize “sticky” situations at work, and respond in a way that preserves their ethical integrity, and that of the organization.

4 Steps to Stop Your Rebuttal Brain

Our Rebuttal Brain can cause us to nix someone else’s idea before they’ve fully explained it. Here’s a great article on how to wrestle your Rebuttal Brain into submission!

Building a Culture of Respect

A respectful workplace is imperative to achieving high levels of employee morale and allows for productivity to grow.

Leadership Lessons for Government & Education Settings

Explore these leadership training videos that teach leaders in education and government the benefits of enhancing decision-making and coaching skills.

Scale Your Everest: Motivate Your Team to Achieve Big Goals

The same teamwork principals applied to climbing Mt. Everest can be applyed to your workplace team.