‘Jekyll-Hyde leaders’ can be corrected A standing feature in LTEN Focus on Training magazine, Book Briefs lets members share tips and takeaways from their favorite business books. Reading a training-compatible book that you’d like to share with your LTEN colleagues? Complete our simple submission form. Title: Avoiding Unbalanced, Jekyll-Hyde, Leadership Development: Your Roadmap to Leadership Authenticity Author: KaJuan M. Billings, Ph.D. Book briefed by Kim M. Catania Core C

Dramatically improve engagement, motivation and performance. By Barry Scarbrough & Kim M. Catania Ever wonder why some leaders just click with their teams while others seem to create stress and confusion, even with good intentions? The secret might be in how they manage social interactions — and that’s where the SCARF model comes in. Developed by neuroscientist Dr. David Rock, SCARF is a brain-based framework that helps leaders understand how people react to social situations

The real challenge is how we respond. How often do you say something like this in a week: “I’m so busy — there’s no way I can t THAT in…”? I must say it a hundred times! We are all so busy — our calendars are booked with work and life events back-to-back — it can be overwhelming, to say the least. So, how do we weave in and prioritize our own career development, without dropping the ball on our “other” tasks? First, as professionals, we understand that continuous learning and

A leader’s success often lies with their team. The life sciences/biopharma industry is one of the most dynamic, everchanging and demanding environments in which to work. Leaders in this realm face multifaceted challenges, ranging from individual success and fostering innovation to navigating how to lead their teams to achieve goals. In this complex landscape, coaching is a powerful tool for propelling individuals, teams and the organization to victory. A leader’s success hing