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LEADing Change

Posted by Jessica Rivera MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP, Vice President of Human Resources on April 8, 2026

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A recent Franklin Covey global survey revealed that only 42% of employees view their leaders as trusted, and 62% describe their leaders’ management style as outdated. WOW! Employees also say that leaders need to be more collaborative rather than transactional. Understanding today’s leadership trends is essential for leaders to be effective.

Top leadership trends identified for 2026 by the Center for Leadership Studies (CLS) say that today’s leaders need to embrace:

  • Human-Centered Leadership
  • Purpose-Driven Cultures
  • Agility and Change Management
  • Continuous Upskilling
  • Leadership at Every Level

Companies need leaders who can quickly identify emerging skill gaps and create learning opportunities to support team members’ growth. This means creating environments where testing new ideas, feedback, and growth become normal parts of our workplace.

Leaders who Adapt and Evolve—Win!

CEA’s Leadership Excellence and Development (L.E.A.D.) Certification program has helped nearly 1,000 managers become more effective and authentic leaders. We continually hear from managers, supervisors, and team leads that they feel like they “are stuck and want to grow their leadership skills”.

Leaders who have completed the (L.E.A.D) Certification program rave about the practical tips and strategies received in this course—so many are applied immediately in the workplace. This certification program provides new supervisors and seasoned managers with quick wins and the tools they need to be effective as collaborative leaders.

Outstanding leadership is not doing just one big thing; it is doing those small things well and frequently. For example, connecting your team’s daily work to your company’s goals and helping team members understand how their contributions impact your company’s success. When we connect, collaborate, and communicate with our teams regularly and with clarity and purpose, we are building high-performing teams.

Join us on April 28 as we launch our next L.EA.D. Certification program. This curriculum is virtual and includes a mix of HR compliance and essential leadership skills. We will cover how to build strong and engaged teams, communicate like a leader, lead change, manage performance, and navigate difficult conversations towards conflict resolution.