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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) [News](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/tag/news) Mar 3, 2026 ## [2026 EX Trends Report Finds Engagement Rising, But Employees Are Withholding Discretionary Effort](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/2026-ex-trends-report-finds-engagement-rising-but-employees-are-withholding-discretionary-effort) Velocity's 2026 EX Trends Report, based on 22,000+ employees, finds engagement rising while employees hold back discretionary effort. See the findings. 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[Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/december-survey-shows-leadership-development-spend-rose-in-2025-but-2026-plans-are-still-unclear) [News](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/tag/news) Jan 13, 2026 ## [Velocity Advisory Group Launches Activating Greatness, an Executive Podcast on Leadership, Culture, and Strategy](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/velocity-advisory-group-launches-activating-greatness-an-executive-podcast-on-leadership-culture-and-strategy) Velocity Advisory Group launches Activating Greatness, an executive podcast hosted by Alec McChesney on leadership, culture, and strategy execution. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/velocity-advisory-group-launches-activating-greatness-an-executive-podcast-on-leadership-culture-and-strategy) [News](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/tag/news) Dec 23, 2025 ## [Velocity Advisory Group Named Pinnacle Awards Platinum Winner for Product & Service Development](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/velocity-advisory-group-named-pinnacle-awards-platinum-winner-for-product-service-development) Velocity Advisory Group's SalesAptiQ™ assessment is named a Platinum Winner for Product & Service Development in the Pinnacle Business Awards. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/velocity-advisory-group-named-pinnacle-awards-platinum-winner-for-product-service-development) [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) [News](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/tag/news) Aug 21, 2025 ## [Strategies for Smarter Growth: Dave Fechtman Published in Aspire Magazine](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/strategies-for-smarter-growth-dave-fechtman-published-in-aspire-magazine) Velocity CEO Dave Fechtman is published in Aspire Magazine with strategies for better referrals and strategic alliances for independent brokers. 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[Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/employee-engagement-report-shows-growing-gap-in-trust-in-leadership) [News](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/tag/news) Dec 20, 2024 ## [How Many Organizations Are Really Ready for the Future of Work?](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/how-many-organizations-are-really-ready-for-the-future-of-work) Velocity Advisory Group research examines how ready organizations are for the future of work as employee expectations and workforce dynamics shift. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/how-many-organizations-are-really-ready-for-the-future-of-work) [News](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/tag/news) Oct 21, 2024 ## [WorkBuzz and Velocity Partnership Helps U.S. HR Leaders to Transform Frontline Worker Experience](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/insights/workbuzz-and-velocity-partnership-helps-u-s-hr-leaders-to-transform-frontline-worker-experience) WorkBuzz and Velocity Advisory Group partner to help U.S. HR leaders better understand, engage, and transform the frontline worker experience. 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