Category: Research Insights

Webinar Wrap-Up: Coaching for Compassion

By on Monday January 29, 2024

Eager for answers? Jump straight to the Q&A. Compassion in the workplace: it seems it is just as important as it is elusive. And while many leaders might like to think they are bringing a compassionate approach to their work, they may be overestimating how clearly that presents itself. In fact, only 2% of respondents […]

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Webinar Wrap-Up: Coaching for an Evolving Leadership Landscape

By on Monday September 25, 2023

Looking for answers? Jump to the expert Q&A. In the wake of the global pandemic that reshaped so much of our world, leadership has found itself at a crossroads. The challenges brought about by COVID-19 have not only altered the way we work but have also transformed the expectations we have from our leaders. It’s […]

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Webinar Wrap-Up: Coaching Leaders to Go to the Next Level

By on Thursday June 22, 2023

Eager for answers? Jump straight to the Q&A. When individuals set their professional goals, earning a promotion (or series of promotions) is often high on the list. As a coach, you may be helping leaders drive toward a specific role, or more generally develop their skills in the hopes of eventually ascending to the c-suite. […]

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Webinar Wrap-Up: How the Pandemic Changed Leadership, Leaders who Excel at Developing Others, Leadership Expectations and More

By on Friday March 3, 2023

When you work as a coach – or in any role developing people – the individual is at the heart of everything you do. Each person you coach is unique, and their personal history, role, behaviors, motivations, and goals for the future all influence their developmental path. So where does research – studies that look […]

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Webinar Wrap-Up: Research Roundup

By on Friday February 11, 2022

“’Research’” is our middle name!” If you’ve tuned into a research presentation with Maria Brown, MRG’s Head of Research, you’ve probably heard this (lightly corny) little one-liner. But the truth is, we mean it – while it’s literally our middle name, it’s also the foundation of what we do. Rigorous research is what our assessments […]

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Motivation and Leadership: What Drives Effective Leaders?

By on Friday December 3, 2021

What drives you? What drains you? Be honest; when is the last time you stopped to consider the answers to those questions? While the forces of motivation play a significant role in how you approach the world, they are often overlooked. Many leaders get focused on what they’re good at or what they struggle with, […]

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Barriers to Shared Leadership: A Closer Look at the Research

By on Monday October 18, 2021

There are plenty of reasons that you’ve heard us beat the Shared Leadership drum over and over again: at this moment in time, it just makes sense. Organizational needs are increasingly complex. Leaders are under pressure to meet a broader array of expectations. And in many cases, organizations are recognizing that they cannot overburden leaders […]

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Off the Rails: 4 Types of Leaders at Risk of Going off Track

By on Wednesday April 14, 2021

“There is no single ‘right’ way to lead.” If you’ve worked with MRG, you may have heard an expression like this before. Over nearly four decades in the field of leadership assessment, a cornerstone of the MRG philosophy has been embracing diverse approaches to leadership. Different contexts – organizations, roles, challenges – may call for […]

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Supply Chain Leader: a Complex Role Requiring a Calm Demeanor

By on Thursday April 8, 2021

Supply chain leaders play a key role in ensuring an organization’s revenue and success. From helping to secure the right suppliers to ensuring efficient distribution (and every step in between), supply chain leaders are involved in many different areas of an organization. MRG recently conducted a study to identify the leadership behaviors that are most […]

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