--- title: Insights & News | Velocity Advisory Group | Leadership & Coaching description: Leadership & Coaching | --- [![Velocity Advisory Group](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Velocity-Logo-2023-Wide-1.png)](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/) ☰ Menu - About - [Meet Our Team](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/about/) - [Meet Our Coaches](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/coaches/) - [Careers](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/careers/) - [Speaking Engagements](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/velocity-speakers/) - Solutions - [Culture & Engagement](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/culture-engagement/) - [DISC Assessments & Training](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/disc-assessments-training/) - [Employee Experience](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/employee-experience/) - [Executive Coaching](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/executive-coaching/) - [Family Business](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/family-business/) - [Leadership Development](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/leadership-development/) - [Sales Training](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/5cs-of-selling/) - [Strategy & Implementation](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/strategy-implementation/) - Resources - [Activating Greatness Podcast](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/podcast/) - [Blog](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/blog/) - [Case Studies](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/case-studies/) - [News and Announcements](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/news-and-events/) - [OrderDisc](https://orderdisc.com/) - [Upcoming Events](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/upcoming-events/) - Industries - [Construction](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/construction/) - [Financial Services](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/financial-services/) - [Life Sciences](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/lifesciences/) - [Contact](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/contact/) Velocity Advisory Group # Insights & News Podcast recaps, press releases, and announcements from the Velocity team. Filter by - [All](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights) - [Podcast](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes) - [Press Release](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/tag/press-release) - [Announcements](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/tag/announcements) [News](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/tag/news) Jul 23, 2026 ## [A Decade of Behavioral Shift](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/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 →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/a-decade-of-behavioral-shift) [Case Studies](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/tag/case-studies) May 5, 2026 ## [Rewriting a 100-Year Playbook: Inside AAA Hoosier’s Transformation](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/rewriting-a-100-year-playbook-inside-aaa-hoosiers-transformation) 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 →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/rewriting-a-100-year-playbook-inside-aaa-hoosiers-transformation) [Case Studies](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/tag/case-studies) Mar 25, 2026 ## [Driving Distribution Expansion and Remarkable Growth for John Hancock](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/driving-distribution-expansion-and-remarkable-growth-for-john-hancock) How John Hancock aligned its largest-ever Regional Director class around sales best practices with Velocity Advisory Group, and exceeded expectations. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/driving-distribution-expansion-and-remarkable-growth-for-john-hancock) [Insights](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/tag/insights) Mar 25, 2026 ## [7 Reasons Why Cohort Learning and the 70/20/10 Model Are Still the Gold Standard for Professional Development](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/7-reasons-why-cohort-learning-and-the-70-20-10-model-are-still-the-gold-standard-for-professional-development) 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 →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/7-reasons-why-cohort-learning-and-the-70-20-10-model-are-still-the-gold-standard-for-professional-development) [News](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/tag/news) Jan 16, 2026 ## [December Survey Shows Leadership Development Spend Rose in 2025 but 2026 Plans are Still Unclear](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/december-survey-shows-leadership-development-spend-rose-in-2025-but-2026-plans-are-still-unclear) 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 →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/december-survey-shows-leadership-development-spend-rose-in-2025-but-2026-plans-are-still-unclear) [Insights](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/tag/insights) Dec 15, 2025 ## [The Human Capacity Gap: Why Change Efforts Stall](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/the-human-capacity-gap-why-change-efforts-stall) Why change efforts stall when leaders outpace human capacity, and how well-being and psychological safety help organizations close the gap. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/the-human-capacity-gap-why-change-efforts-stall) [Insights](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/tag/insights) Dec 8, 2025 ## [Why Strategic Planning Matters and How Leaders Can Drive Real Results](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/why-strategic-planning-matters) It is important to understand why strategic planning is so crucial. In this post, learn about the different aspects of strategic planning. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/why-strategic-planning-matters) [Webinars](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/tag/webinars) Nov 26, 2025 ## [WATCH: Beyond the Debrief: Turning 360 Feedback into a 2026 Leadership Growth Plan](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/webinar-beyond-the-debrief-turning-360-feedback-into-a-2026-leadership-growth-plan) 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 →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/webinar-beyond-the-debrief-turning-360-feedback-into-a-2026-leadership-growth-plan) [Insights](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/tag/insights) Nov 14, 2025 ## [The Power of Soft Skills: Essential Capabilities Every Modern Leader Must Build](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/the-power-of-soft-skills) 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 →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/the-power-of-soft-skills) [Insights](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/tag/insights) Oct 29, 2025 ## [13 Best Practices for 360 Assessments: Turning Feedback into Growth](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/13-best-practices-for-360-assessments-turning-feedback-into-growth) Thirteen best practices for 360 assessments that help leaders uncover blind spots and turn feedback into lasting growth and development. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/13-best-practices-for-360-assessments-turning-feedback-into-growth) [News](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/tag/news) Oct 29, 2025 ## [Introducing ExecEDGE™: The Future of Executive Team Performance](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/introducing-execedge-the-future-of-executive-team-performance) Velocity Advisory Group and TMA Performance launch ExecEDGE™, an assessment and development program that helps executive teams perform at their best. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/introducing-execedge-the-future-of-executive-team-performance) [Insights](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/tag/insights) Sep 4, 2025 ## [7 Reasons Why Your Team Isn’t Taking Ownership](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/7-reasons-why-your-team-isnt-taking-ownership) 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 →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/7-reasons-why-your-team-isnt-taking-ownership) [Older posts →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/tag/leadership-coaching/page/2) ## Ready to activate greatness on your team? Velocity Advisory Group helps leadership teams build the culture, strategy, and systems that let good people do their best work. 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