Top 10 Blog Posts of 2022

In 2022, the training industry faced rapid change and new opportunities. Leaders used training to foster creativity and empower employees to take risks and share fresh ideas.

Skills such as conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, and task-oriented, motivational qualities have become more necessary than ever to help employees navigate change and uncertainty.

Employees now expect more from supervisors and managers. Leaders are evaluating their own training to better communicate, solve problems, motivate, and lead. They are also reflecting on initial staff interactions and learning to assess potential hires’ return on investment, skills, and style before making hiring decisions.

These themes were among those discussed in our top articles of 2022, and they still hold true today. Let's look at the top 10 most popular articles and see what we've learned and how they carry us into 2026 and beyond!

The Top 10 Blog Posts (According to Our Readers)

#10 – What Blocks People From Creativity and Creative Thinking?

Coming in at #10 on our list, “What Blocks People From Creativity and Creativity” is bound to unclog your writer’s block. From mental blocks and not knowing what’s expected to being too serious and going through personal problems, there are a lot of factors that can block your creativity. Take a look at what blocks people from creativity and what you can do to overcome creative blocks in the workplace.

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#9 – Skills For Supervisors: 15 Qualities Of A Good Supervisor

Supervisors are continually asked to do more with less. Post #9 on our list, "Skills For Supervisors: 15 Qualities of a Good Supervisor," discusses the 15 essential leadership qualities of a good supervisor and walks you through the hard and soft skills needed to operate effectively.

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#8 – The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

Emotional intelligence is one of the most important qualities – 90% of top performers are also high in emotional intelligence, while only 20% of low performers are. It’s no wonder "The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership" ranked #8 on our list. Take a closer look at what emotional intelligence is, its five pillars, and why it is such an important quality for leaders.

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#7 – Training Budget Guide: How to Create & Allocate a Training Budget

With the new season comes new employees, new training, and new budgets for most organizations. Coming in at #7, "Training Budget Guide: How to Create & Allocate a Training Budget" helps you choose what training method is best for you and how to calculate and allocate a training budget that best suits your needs.

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#6 – Six Methods to Measure The ROI of Employee Training Programs

Now that you’ve got your training budget in place, #6 on our list, "Six Methods to Measure The ROI of Employee Training Programs,"will help you measure the return on investment from your chosen employee training program, ensuring you invest in your company's and your staff's success.

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#5 – Passive Listening: Definition, Examples, and Comparisons

There is a lot of discussion about the importance of active listening in the workplace, but you have all asked if passive listening is ever appropriate. #5 on our list, "Passive Listening: Definition, Examples, and Comparisons," will help you understand the difference between passive and active listening and become a better leader by gauging your employees' engagement.

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#4 – What Is Pacesetting Leadership? Examples, Pros/Cons, and More

There are many theories about the importance of leadership and leadership styles. This year, one stood out the most. "What Is Pacesetting Leadership? Examples, Pros/Cons, and More," coming in at #4, take a closer look at the pacesetting leadership style, understand what it means, and when it’s appropriate to use it.

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#3 – Hierarchy of Needs: Motivating Employees with Maslow’s Theory

There have been numerous theories of human motivation, but one of the best-known is Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. "Hierarchy of Needs: Motivating Employees with Maslow’s Theory," #3 on our list, will teach you how to utilize this tool and boost motivation in your workplace.

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#2 – Task-Oriented vs People-Oriented Leaders: What's the Difference?

Being a successful leader was a popular topic of discussion this year, and identifying your leadership style was even more so. That’s why #2 on our list, "Task-Oriented vs People-Oriented Leaders: What's the Difference?"discusses the differences between these two leadership styles – task-oriented vs people-oriented leaders – and which is best in different situations.

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#1 – 7 of Our Favorite Conflict Resolution Games and Activities

There is no doubt that games and activities are among the most popular forms of training. "7 of Our Favorite Conflict Resolution Games and Activities"blew us away by highlighting our favorite conflict-resolution games and activities, making it the most popular blog post!

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2022 was a year filled with learning, and it doesn't stop there! Take a look at our recent blog posts to gather even more insights on the latest topics affecting leaders, employees, and organizations.

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