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The ROI of Emotional Intelligence: Why It鈥檚 a Performance Multiplier, Not a Soft Skill
Guest contributor George Klimis explores the ROI of emotional intelligence and why organizations benefit when EI is treated as a strategic capability. The article links emotionally intelligent leadership to retention, collaboration, psychological safety, and more consistent performance.
February 26, 2026Business, Human Resources, Leadership and Management, Professional Development
Your University Partner for Professional and Executive Education
USF鈥檚 Corporate Training and Professional Education and the Center for Executive and Leadership Education are expanding their partnership to better serve professionals and organizations. Together, they offer a connected pathway from skill-building to executive leadership development, backed by university expertise and support for teams at every level.
February 26, 2026Business, Leadership and Management, Professional Development
From Threat to Strategy: Core Principles of Risk Management
Effective risk management turns uncertainty into a strategic advantage. Learn how ongoing identification, assessment, and treatment of risk strengthen resilience and support sustainable growth.
February 26, 2026Business, Human Resources, Leadership and Management
Open and Discreet: Finding the Right Balance at Work
Workplace culture is shaped in the small moments: quick conversations, shared spaces, and everyday tone. This piece explores how professional warmth, clear boundaries, and 鈥渞eading the room鈥� help build trust without slipping into oversharing or office friction.
February 12, 2026Leadership and Management, Professional Development
Control What You Can
Uncertainty at work is unavoidable, but your mindset, effort, and growth habits are always in your hands. This piece focuses on practical ways to build momentum: staying positive, working with intention, accepting feedback, and investing in skills that move your career forward.
February 5, 2026Director's Corner, Leadership and Management, Professional Development
Corporate Training Drives Engagement, Retention, and Performance
In today鈥檚 competitive labor market, growth opportunities matter as much as compensation. Learn how corporate training helps organizations engage employees, reduce turnover, and adapt to evolving business demands.
January 22, 2026Leadership and Management, Professional Development
How We Learn Best: An Overview of VAK Styles
Understanding how people learn can improve training outcomes and professional development. This article explores the VAK learning model鈥攙isual, auditory, and kinesthetic鈥攁nd how blended approaches support more effective learning.
January 15, 2026Leadership and Management, Professional Development
Three Resolutions for 2026
The most effective New Year鈥檚 resolutions focus on progress, not perfection. Discover three practical commitments that help professionals build resilience, stay relevant, and turn learning into lasting results in 2026.
January 8, 2026Leadership and Management, Professional Development
Guarding Against Micromanagement
This piece explores how micromanagement鈥攐ften rooted in good intentions鈥攃an hinder team performance and long-term productivity. It outlines practical strategies for leaders to create clarity, delegate effectively, communicate without intruding, and empower employees to take ownership of their work. By shifting focus from controlling tasks to supporting outcomes, managers foster stronger teams and a more collaborative workplace.
December 11, 2025Leadership and Management
How Gamification Motivates Modern Learners
From classrooms to corporate training, gamification helps learners stay focused and energized. Learn how game-like features enhance learning鈥攁nd why balance matters for true effectiveness.
December 4, 2025Leadership and Management, Technology
USF Basic Economic Development Course Builds Leaders, Strengthens Communities, and Showcases Florida鈥檚 Momentum
USF鈥檚 2025 Basic Economic Development Course brought together 46 professionals for three days of practitioner-led training, peer learning, and statewide collaboration on the St. Petersburg campus. As Florida continues to lead the nation in talent attraction and economic momentum, the BEDC equips new and experienced practitioners with the tools, insights, and connections needed to strengthen their communities. This year鈥檚 program also set the stage for the course鈥檚 50th anniversary in 2026.
December 3, 2025Business, Leadership and Management, Professional Development
Grateful for Exemplary Models of Leadership
This Thanksgiving reflection highlights the positive influence of three USF leaders whose mentorship, support, and vision have shaped both workplace culture and personal growth.
November 25, 2025Director's Corner, Leadership and Management