This week, we’re launching a continued education course for K-12 educators focused on supporting career development at every grade level. As we guide students in exploring their futures, we’re also thinking about what career development looks like in the workplace. How can employers create an environment where employees thrive and grow over time? In this blog, we explore the link between student learning and workforce development—and share ideas for fostering growth, motivation, and retention at work.
Emily here. For the past two semesters, I’ve been part of the Highlands College Leadership Institute, and I’ll admit, I’ve often felt like an imposter. Leadership hasn’t always come naturally to me, and conflict? I tend to avoid it. But here’s the twist: leaning into that discomfort has sparked unexpected growth. What if understanding your own personality—and others’—could completely change how you handle conflict? I’ve been exploring this in my leadership journey, and I’m excited to share what I’ve learned about turning conflict into a powerful tool for collaboration. Want to know how? Keep reading!
“If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.”—Zig Ziglar At Horizon Point, we love learning and helping others nourish their growth—both personally and professionally. Each year, our team selects professional development opportunities that align with our individual and organizational goals. Here are some of our favorite ways to keep learning and growing: Nourish Your Growth with Books If you’ve been around here long, you know we love a good book! In our coaching and training, we frequently incorporate book recommendations. 📚 Check out our 2024
A few weeks back, we introduced our series related to our theme for the year, open the door. As usual, when I have a blog post to write, the universe gives me lots of opportunity to practice. What’s on the menu for this week? Opening the door to growth, grit and yourself. Currently, my level of frustration due to lack of “rest” is on an 11 out of a 10 point scale. I feel like I have been around the world and back, and my soul needs a good ole sabbath. My workout this morning took every ounce of effort
We’ve been talking about having a Growth Mindset for the past few weeks. If you missed it, check out the series kickoff blog here: What is Growth Mindset? This time of year, we often get the opportunity to work with high school students looking for guidance related to the next steps after graduation. Career development for students looks like career exploration and exposure. That should start way before the final two years of high school, but it is definitely a priority for most students (and their parents) as secondary education draws to a close. The number one recommendation I have