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In the worlds of coaching and organization development, “DEI” is becoming an increasingly important focal point. DEI stands for diversity, equity, and inclusion. But what does that mean, and why is it important? Why is DEI important? Diversity is the push to not just allow, but to seek and embrace
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Why the EQ-i? The EQ-i is the most popular Emotional Intelligence tool in the world for a reason. This tool is a strong predictor of success at work and in life, and now more than ever, businesses across the globe are recognizing the power of an emotionally intelligent workforce. So, what is
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It's no secret that the key to attracting and keeping talent at work is through good management and high quality leadership. We hear it all the time from our clients - the number one thing that causes employees to leave is having a bad manager. That information alone isn't helpful, though. The
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I'm a new employee here at OKA, and I recently went through the DRiV Certification with OKA. Here’s my elevator pitch for the DRiV: The DRiV is a great new model that discusses various behaviors and how each of these either energizes you or drains you. The DRiV does not indicate your skill or the