A Decade of Behavioral Shift
Velocity's study of 23,000+ behavioral assessments over 11 years reveals how workplace communication has fundamentally shifted, and what leaders should do.
Read more →Velocity's study of 23,000+ behavioral assessments over 11 years reveals how workplace communication has fundamentally shifted, and what leaders should do.
Read more →A first-time keynote speaker shares how DISC style flexing helped an Owl step into a Parrot role, and what every leader can learn about adapting their style.
Read more →How AAA Hoosier partnered with Velocity Advisory Group to rewrite a century-old playbook with a new approach to strategy, leadership, and growth.
Read more →How John Hancock aligned its largest-ever Regional Director class around sales best practices with Velocity Advisory Group, and exceeded expectations.
Read more →Seven reasons cohort learning and the 70/20/10 model remain the gold standard for professional and leadership development, and how to apply them.
Read more →Velocity's 2026 EX Trends Report, based on 22,000+ employees, finds engagement rising while employees hold back discretionary effort. See the findings.
Read more →How DISC Bird styles shape the way people adopt AI, and how leaders can tailor expectations for Eagles, Parrots, Owls, and Doves to drive real buy-in.
Read more →Watch our webinar on practical succession planning for construction firms: protect company value, strengthen your leadership bench, and plan ahead.
Read more →Velocity's December 2025 survey shows leadership development spend rose in 2025, while 2026 plans remain unclear. What it means for your investment.
Read more →Velocity Advisory Group launches Activating Greatness, an executive podcast hosted by Alec McChesney on leadership, culture, and strategy execution.
Read more →How Ulliman Schutte used Velocity partnering sessions to improve communication and coordination on complex water and wastewater construction projects.
Read more →Velocity Advisory Group's SalesAptiQ™ assessment is named a Platinum Winner for Product & Service Development in the Pinnacle Business Awards.
Read more →Why change efforts stall when leaders outpace human capacity, and how well-being and psychological safety help organizations close the gap.
Read more →It is important to understand why strategic planning is so crucial. In this post, learn about the different aspects of strategic planning.
Read more →Watch our webinar on turning 360 feedback into a practical 2026 leadership growth plan that goes beyond the debrief and drives real development.
Read more →Soft skills are behaviors, personality traits and work habits that help people prosper at work. These skills are tough to measure, but critical to success.
Read more →Answers to the top 10 questions about employee engagement surveys, from anonymity to follow-through, so leaders can drive participation and change.
Read more →Employee experience is now a performance strategy, not an HR perk. Why it's a CEO-level conversation and how leadership accountability shapes culture.
Read more →Thirteen best practices for 360 assessments that help leaders uncover blind spots and turn feedback into lasting growth and development.
Read more →Velocity Advisory Group and TMA Performance launch ExecEDGE™, an assessment and development program that helps executive teams perform at their best.
Read more →Watch Dave Fechtman and Tom Feledick share the five musts of a successful strategic planning session that turns long-term goals into action.
Read more →Why well-being is the missing link in employee engagement, and how leaders can close the gap to build resilient, thriving workplaces.
Read more →Seven reasons your team isn't taking ownership, from unclear expectations to low psychological safety, and what leaders can do to fix it.
Read more →Facing leadership gaps? Your next leaders may already work for you. How to identify and develop internal talent instead of hiring from outside.
Read more →Watch our webinar on leading through disruption, overload, and change, with practical strategies for supporting employees in a VUCA world.
Read more →Watch Dan Silvert and Wes Boggs discuss how leaders can confidently embrace AI and bring their teams along through the change.
Read more →Velocity CEO Dave Fechtman is published in Aspire Magazine with strategies for better referrals and strategic alliances for independent brokers.
Read more →HR's 2026 playbook: how to stretch budgets, justify every line item, and still invest in the leadership and engagement that build a thriving workforce.
Read more →Only 1 in 3 firms have a formal succession plan. Five hidden barriers to succession planning, from emotional resistance to timing, and how to break through.
Read more →On the Leadership Vision Podcast, Dan Silvert explains how self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and flexibility unlock a team's full potential.
Read more →How the DISC model helps you match your communication style to your audience, build trust, and avoid the misfires that slow teams down.
Read more →Dan Silvert joins Commercial Construction Coffee Talk to share how he co-founded Velocity Advisory Group and why he helps people understand each other.
Read more →How feedback and executive coaching turn insight into impact for leaders navigating hybrid work, generational shifts, AI, and burnout.
Read more →Watch our webinar on how organizational restructuring affects your people, and strategies leaders can use to manage change with care.
Read more →Gen Z makes up nearly 30% of the workforce. How smart leaders can understand, engage, and unlock the professional potential of Gen Z employees.
Read more →How the Maryland State Golf Association partnered with Velocity Advisory Group to build its first formal strategic plan and keep growth aligned.
Read more →Why directness has become rare at work, and how effective one-on-ones rebuild clear communication, candor, and accountability.
Read more →On the Family Office Exchange podcast, Bob Weinhold shares insights on the psychology of intergenerational transitions in family enterprises.
Read more →Watch Aflac's Andy Glaub and Velocity's coaching leaders demystify executive coaching: what it is, what it isn't, and why it matters now.
Read more →Budgets are tight, but leadership development still pays off. Three leadership investment strategies that deliver results, even in lean times.
Read more →Why employee engagement is the culture advantage you can't ignore, and how it drives retention, performance, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Read more →On the Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast, Dan Silvert shares how the Birds framework builds trust and collaboration in high-pressure teams.
Read more →How to use AI to highlight your unique value at work, based on your DISC Bird style, so the technology amplifies your strengths instead of replacing them.
Read more →Using AI effectively is now an expectation. How professionals can adapt to AI without losing their edge or feeling like it's an existential crisis.
Read more →How new executives can start their first 90 days strong: building relationships, setting expectations, and making confident early decisions.
Read more →How to measure the impact and ROI of executive coaching, with the metrics and methods that show real returns for leaders and organizations.
Read more →How Juneau Construction grew from two employees to a $500M firm and partnered with Velocity Advisory Group to build stronger leadership at every level.
Read more →The essential skills every new leader needs to move from individual contributor to team leader and set themselves up for success.
Read more →Velocity Advisory Group launches Momentum Management Foundations, a leadership program that closes the skills gap and builds confident new managers.
Read more →Why construction firms need a strong leadership pipeline, and how to develop the next generation of superintendents before experience walks out the door.
Read more →Watch our webinar on 2025 employee engagement trends and strategies, drawn from survey data on 13,000 employees across nine organizations.
Read more →After 20 years of coaching executives, Dan Silvert explains how your DISC style predicts the way others experience your leadership.
Read more →Bob Weinhold reflects on preserving legacy while embracing change, and what it takes to lead a family business successfully across generations.
Read more →Insights from Velocity's 2025 Trends Report on the surprising drivers of employee engagement, and how leaders can attract, retain, and inspire talent.
Read more →On Hawai'i Pacific University's Hangin' at the Reef podcast, Dan Silvert explains the Birds approach to DISC and how it unlocks team dynamics.
Read more →Velocity's 2025 EX Trends Report, based on 13,000 employees across nine organizations, reveals a growing gap in employee trust in leadership.
Read more →Eight essential tips for strategic planning success, so your organization builds a plan that aligns leaders and actually gets executed.
Read more →Eight common leadership mistakes, from unclear communication to avoiding feedback, and practical ways leaders can avoid them.
Read more →Velocity Advisory Group research examines how ready organizations are for the future of work as employee expectations and workforce dynamics shift.
Read more →How diversity and inclusion can help construction address labor shortages and an aging workforce, and build a stronger, more sustainable industry.
Read more →Why resilience and adaptability matter more than ever for leaders facing economic shifts, M&A, and tech disruption, and how to build both.
Read more →Poor communication is the top reason construction projects fail. Six communication practices that keep construction management on track.
Read more →Seven ways to prepare your leaders for change management so they can guide teams through market shifts, new technology, and restructuring.
Read more →The Moxie Exchange CEO Maureen 'Mo' Berkner Boyt shares insights on fostering inclusion and belonging so every employee feels they fit at work.
Read more →How executive coaching helped fast-growing construction firm MEB improve communication, boost motivation, and build a strong company culture.
Read more →What sets high-performing construction project teams apart, and the qualities and practices leaders can develop to build one.
Read more →WorkBuzz and Velocity Advisory Group partner to help U.S. HR leaders better understand, engage, and transform the frontline worker experience.
Read more →Lessons from an 18,000-foot mountain climb on rope teams, trust, and resilience, and what they reveal about guiding clients through change.
Read more →The four key components of a future-ready work culture that adapts to new technology and the evolving expectations of a diverse workforce.
Read more →Watch Brooke Page-Thompson and SCORR Marketing's Alec McChesney discuss how work has changed and what leaders can do to get their teams unstuck.
Read more →How HR leaders can earn executive buy-in for talent, engagement, and development initiatives, and turn leadership support into results.
Read more →Join DecisionWise's Matt Wride and Velocity CEO Dave Fechtman for a webinar on building an internal coaching program, from theory to practice.
Read more →How Melinta Therapeutics used Velocity's Intentional Culture Framework™ to improve employee engagement and retention in a biopharma organization.
Read more →Velocity Advisory Group appoints Brooke Page-Thompson as President, bringing over 20 years of experience with Fortune 500 talent and culture.
Read more →Why workplace flexibility and supportive infrastructure matter for working parents, and how employers can help them thrive at work and home.
Read more →Watch our webinar on future-proofing your organization with essential strategies for succession planning and talent development.
Read more →How Chroma Energy partnered with Velocity Advisory Group and Elate to align leaders and drive strategic growth in solar engineering and construction.
Read more →How human-assisted AI can enhance recruiting, leadership development, and employee engagement in HR, rather than replace the people behind them.
Read more →Five lessons multigenerational family businesses can learn from the Olympics about legacy, teamwork, pressure, and passing the torch.
Read more →Velocity Advisory Group ranks No. 4,707 on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies, its fifth time on the list.
Read more →How the workforce has changed over the last five years, from remote work to new expectations, and what it means for your company culture.
Read more →How to design an employee experience that makes people want to stay, and why a positive EX drives engagement, culture, and business success.
Read more →Watch our webinar on building leaders from within: how upskilling and empowering your team closes talent gaps when qualified hires are scarce.
Read more →Why combining 360-degree feedback with executive coaching helps leaders identify strengths, close gaps, and achieve meaningful growth.
Read more →Velocity Advisory Group and DecisionWise launch a comprehensive coaching solution combining 360 feedback and coaching for next-generation leaders.
Read more →How to master succession planning: bridge leadership gaps, identify high-potential leaders, and build a pipeline ready for what comes next.
Read more →Top takeaways from SHRM's 2024 National Conference on how HR leaders can shape employee experience and future-proof their organizations.
Read more →Your leadership brand is not just what makes you distinct as a person but as a leader. Everyone has a brand…
Read more →How Crump Insurance partnered with Velocity Advisory Group to develop high performers and drive greater revenue across its distribution network.
Read more →Watch Brooke Page-Thompson, Dymon Lewis, and Mo Berkner Boyt discuss burnout, how it affects today's workforce, and what leaders can do.
Read more →Watch our webinar on simplifying strategic planning: how to build alignment, define key initiatives, and turn complexity into clarity.
Read more →Velocity Advisory Group and The Moxie Exchange partner to help organizations strengthen diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at work.
Read more →Five practical ways to improve employer-employee relationships and build trust, engagement, and a healthier workplace culture.
Read more →Culture eats strategy for breakfast, or does it? Why a clear strategy can now shape culture, and how leaders should balance the two.
Read more →Velocity Advisory Group introduces the Culture Archetype Matrix, an assessment that helps leaders bridge workplace culture gaps and drive growth.
Read more →How Velocity Advisory Group helped engineering firm CHW prepare for a successful transition of ownership from its founder to employees.
Read more →For the first time in history, we have five generations in the workplace. A multigenerational workplace is not a threat, it’s an opportunity.
Read more →Preventing burnout starts at the top. How leaders can model well-being and build a company culture that supports work-life balance.
Read more →Watch Dan Silvert and Brooke Page-Thompson discuss workplace burnout and practical ways leaders can help teams move from fatigue to flourishing.
Read more →How a clinical research company used leadership development with Velocity Advisory Group to build a strong succession pipeline after the pandemic.
Read more →The key to not just surviving but thriving in this new world of AI is to ask yourself: What can you do that AI can’t?
Read more →Executive coaching has emerged as a powerful tool to support leaders in effectively navigating change and nurturing a culture of continuous learning and growth.
Read more →Learn what a healthy and supportive work environment is, why it’s important, and how to build one within your organization.
Read more →How CPPI, a general contracting and construction management firm, built a sustainable performance culture with Velocity Advisory Group.
Read more →Executive coaches provide invaluable guidance and support to help leaders making strategic decisions, managing teams, and driving organizational growth.
Read more →Why employee experience matters: how culture, training, and relationships shape the inside of your organization and drive lasting transformation.
Read more →Velocity Advisory Group welcomes Brian Bock, a national business leader with 30+ years of experience, as SVP of Sales and Business Development.
Read more →Executive coaching for franchisees results in greater self-awareness, a concrete vision for success, improved performance and productivity, and more.
Read more →Regardless of our level of comfort, the research supports that feedback is crucial to success and growth as leaders, teams, and organizations.
Read more →Velocity Advisory Group and Elate, a strategic planning and execution platform, announce a partnership to help organizations plan and execute.
Read more →Learn how to thrive with change management. Today’s world can be challenging, in this post learned how to create sustainable success in our fast-paced world.
Read more →How strategic planning and employee surveys help leaders make informed decisions that drive organizational success in a changing landscape.
Read more →LMX and EX are interconnected because the quality of leader-member relationships significantly influences the overall employee experience within organizations.
Read more →Organizational leaders must develop strategies and initiatives to create competitive advantage based on engagement survey results.
Read more →Leadership development is a critical skill that influences not only the success of individuals but also the prosperity of organizations and society at large.
Read more →The successful integration of two organizations during an M&A is an intricate process that goes well beyond financials and logistics.
Read more →Explore invaluable insights into the transformative benefits of executive coaching.
Read more →In financial services, leveraging the results of a DISC assessment will create clear guides on adjusting approaches to better suit the needs of stakeholders.
Read more →Gain insights from an executive business coach at Velocity Advisory Group on influencing executives and driving organizational change.
Read more →Individuals demonstrating the DISC conscientious style are detail oriented, systematic, and analytical and have a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Read more →The DISC supportive communication style can be compared to a dove. Doves prioritize trust, thoroughness, and inclusiveness.
Read more →A lighthearted DISC guide to summer fun: how Eagles, Parrots, Doves, and Owls each make the most of the season based on their Bird style.
Read more →Understanding the DISC model: Interactive Style (Parrots). The DISC model is used to understand and analyze an individual’s communication style.
Read more →The DISC Dominant (D) style explained: the energy, drive, and leadership strengths of Eagles, plus how to work with them effectively.
Read more →Tune in to Bob Weinhold’s insightful discussion on the benefits of executive coaching for family businesses and their generational transition
Read more →Velocity Advisory Group joins the Qualtrics Partner Network to bring its employee experience and culture expertise to Qualtrics clients.
Read more →Every Sunday people across the U.S. ignite with rage over American Football. Analyze the DISC styles of the QBs in the upcoming Super Bowl.
Read more →Preparing your High Potential Middle Managers to Emerge as Leaders through Velocity’s Leadership Programs.
Read more →Velocity CEO Dave Fechtman tells CEOCFO Magazine how the firm helps organizations navigate challenges with strategy, leadership, and culture.
Read more →During the holiday season, it can be easy to get lost in all the commotion around us. Take on this leadership challenge to stay present wherever you’re at.
Read more →Company culture represents shared values, goals, attitudes, and behaviors. Learn about the accountability building company culture takes.
Read more →An executive coach's trip to Alaska shows why entering 'airplane mode' and building boundaries helps leaders think more strategically.
Read more →Velocity Advisory Group ranks No. 4202 on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies, its fourth time on the list.
Read more →As business environments grow increasingly complex, we must incorporate clear, concise communication exchanges in order to avoid meeting madness.
Read more →Velocity Advisory Group is selected by Latinos in Bio as its partner of choice to build a leadership development program for the biotech community.
Read more →In Velocity’s True Competitive Advantage, there are 4 Bird Styles that align with the DISC model, and each one has a hidden genius about them.
Read more →Getting our team aligned to “Conquer Our Mountain” is critical. Here is the G.R.I.P. model to help get our team aligned.
Read more →Dan Silvert uses Birds as colorful metaphors to represent the DISC Assessents behavioral model, an intelligent framework that improves self-awareness.
Read more →Employee vs. CEO. For me to work at your company, I need these 5 things represented in my organizational culture. Learn more talent rention techniques.
Read more →Yvette Costa, Velocity's Director of Coaching Services, is accepted into Forbes Coaches Council, an invitation-only community of leading coaches.
Read more →The Great Resignation is a real threat. Learn how to beat the Great Resignation by boosting talent endurance and fixing talent retention.
Read more →Humans crave connection. The need for connection is ingrained in humans at the deepest level. Learn how to improve human connection and organizational culture.
Read more →Velocity Advisory Group welcomes Brooke Page-Thompson as partner, bringing nearly two decades of Fortune 500 talent and learning experience.
Read more →Velocity Advisory Group partners with PeopleKeys to help organizations build talent endurance, strengthen culture, and win the war for talent.
Read more →The Word of the Year exercise involves you choosing a word that you want to put an emphasis on in the next year.
Read more →For Velocity, that has been to activate greatness in our team and our clients every single day. Enjoy this special message from Team Velocity.
Read more →It is easy to talk about creating a work-life balance, but actions speak louder than words, and it takes action to accomplish this goal.
Read more →Velocity Advisory Group is a SHRM Recertification Provider, offering programs that earn PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP credentials.
Read more →A hybrid workforce provides an excellent opportunity for employers to experiment with options and collaborate with employees to find solutions.
Read more →Velocity Advisory Group ranks No. 4178 on the Inc. 5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies, its third time on the list.
Read more →When leaders are put into new roles, they use previous tactics that were used in their previous roles and it doesn’t translate well.
Read more →The chances are good that a simple shift in your mindset will enable you to lower your stress and improve these relationships with your stressful coworkers.
Read more →How do you show up productively? In creating a personalized productivity system, Barb suggests that you consider 4 main areas.
Read more →A Fortune 500 CIO shares his four-step formula for leading transformational change, as told by the executive coach who worked alongside him.
Read more →Velocity Advisory Group acquires Leadership Pacing and welcomes Bob Weinhold as Partner and EVP to expand its executive coaching services.
Read more →Velocity president Dan Silvert is accepted into Forbes Coaches Council, an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches.
Read more →Let’s fast forward to the actual year of 2020…Not many of us can say with a straight face that this year looked at all like our vision.
Read more →The best way to approach feedback differs based on the context of each situation. You have to be aware of surrounding influences.
Read more →SMARTeR goals are: Specific, Measurable, Action-Oriented, Realistic, Time-Bound and can be evaluated and Rewarded.
Read more →As always, clear, effective – and yes, calming communication can make a very positive impact on your workplace.
Read more →What are the top concerns your people will have about transitioning back to work re-entry? An easy way to find out is to schedule one-on-ones and ask.
Read more →Choosing a successor is one of a founder's hardest decisions. How to manage the emotions involved and pick the right next leader for your business.
Read more →How to make virtual networking worthwhile: cut through the hype and build genuine professional relationships online.
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