<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[JJK Workplace, LLC]]></title><description><![CDATA[.Workplace Consultant specializing in helping employers and employees navigate the entire lifecycle of employment. ]]></description><link>https://info620999.wixsite.com/ascend/feed</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:32:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://info620999.wixsite.com/ascend/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional Intelligence for Leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[What Your Team Needs Most The Emotional Culture Index (ECI) helps leaders understand whether teams feel informed, valued, equipped—or stressed and uncertain—and where to focus first. When leaders ask teams what they need, the answers are surprisingly consistent: Clarity Respect Consistency Feeling heard Those aren’t policy issues.They’re emotional intelligence behaviors . EI shows up when leaders: Stay steady under pressure Listen without defending Address issues early and respectfully That’s...]]></description><link>https://info620999.wixsite.com/ascend/post/emotional-intelligence-for-leaders</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697270db9f5bcea2284f9980</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:10:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_c4a84e8081d54b95bbf590179b6d7cbd~mv2_d_3468_3358_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Johnny Knatt, SPHR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Thoughtful Time to Consider EI Leadership Feedback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy New Year! As the new year begins, many senior leaders take time to reflect on personal leadership priorities  and the effectiveness of their leadership team  as they set direction for the months ahead. This is often a natural and productive time to clarify goals, align expectations, and ensure leadership behaviors support both performance and culture. You may have completed an Emotional Intelligence (EI) 360 or 180  in the past, or you may be considering whether now is the right time to...]]></description><link>https://info620999.wixsite.com/ascend/post/a-thoughtful-time-to-consider-ei-leadership-feedback</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696009f4957e8f6c8aa38a49</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:46:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/49bb31da696663c9b2efb8fb7ee9e9e5.jpg/v1/fit/w_667,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Johnny Knatt, SPHR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leadership Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Meeting That Changed Everything I once worked with a leader whose team meetings were tense and quiet.Good people. Smart people. But disengaged. When we reviewed his EI results, one insight stood out:➡️ His stress showed up as impatience. He wasn’t trying to shut people down—but emotionally, that’s how it landed. One small shift changed everything:He paused before responding and asked, “Help me understand your thinking.” Engagement went up.Trust  returned.Ideas surfaced. That’s Emotional...]]></description><link>https://info620999.wixsite.com/ascend/post/leadership-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695fbd49af37afc420a2f948</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:32:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e912a4f13acb34a19a4b83b8d1fdfa40.png/v1/fit/w_174,h_144,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Johnny Knatt, SPHR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Want to Get Promoted to the Next Level: What That Really Requires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many employees say, “I want to get promoted to the next level.” Wanting advancement is natural and healthy. However, promotion rarely happens simply because someone wants it, works hard, or has been in a role long enough. Advancement is typically the result of demonstrated readiness, trust, and consistent behavior over time. Promotion Is About Readiness, Not Desire Organizations promote people when they believe the individual can successfully operate at the next level—often before the title...]]></description><link>https://info620999.wixsite.com/ascend/post/i-want-to-get-promoted-to-the-next-level-what-that-really-requires</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694966763167c574f9b7301b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:42:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c87341_c53445cd236946f6a1f13fb3f1fd0d9b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Johnny Knatt, SPHR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building a Strong Working Relationship With Your Boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[For New Managers Purpose This guide supports newly promoted or hired managers in building a trusted, professional, and aligned working relationship with their boss during the first 90 days. Core Principle Your success as a manager starts with your relationship upward. Part 1: Establish the Working Agreement (First 30 Days) • Initiate a conversation about how you and your boss will work together.• Clarify mutual expectations, priorities, and leadership preferences.• Define decision rights and...]]></description><link>https://info620999.wixsite.com/ascend/post/building-a-strong-working-relationship-with-your-boss</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6945689b3ab38da7fa5cbe22</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:05:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c87341_900dc39535af48a092fe1119deefe8d6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Johnny Knatt, SPHR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Your Workplace Emotionally Healthy? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the Emotional Culture Index (ECI) Workplaces are emotional places. Every day, employees experience a wide range of feelings—some...]]></description><link>https://info620999.wixsite.com/ascend/post/is-your-workplace-emotionally-healthy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d554c66b49d02430666e1d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:53:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c87341_23c7df8514f94686bb726d26adf220c5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Johnny Knatt, SPHR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Workplace Learning That Every Generation Wants”]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Smart Training for Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z Today’s workforce is multigenerational — from Gen X leaders  to Millennial managers...]]></description><link>https://info620999.wixsite.com/ascend/post/workplace-learning-that-every-generation-wants</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a075a66aa481be49292f33</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2025 12:30:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c87341_872a0cd0531e4972bc83368c8abce2f9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Johnny Knatt, SPHR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train Smarter with Micro-Learning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bite-sized videos for optimized learning Amid ever-shifting business landscapes, continuous learning is crucial for success. But finding...]]></description><link>https://info620999.wixsite.com/ascend/post/train-smarter-with-micro-learning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686ecbc67183254306b83aa2</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 20:13:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c87341_2b610cd87d324583b0227401967bb573~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_362,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Johnny Knatt, SPHR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Communication Mastery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your Team is Talking—But Are They Communicating Effectively? Whether it’s giving feedback, navigating a difficult conversation, or...]]></description><link>https://info620999.wixsite.com/ascend/post/communication-mastery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685d693a2daecb407bf1fc29</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:47:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c87341_1a1e64a767f341c3b1855fcb0b591887~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Johnny Knatt, SPHR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Set Boundaries Without Guilt – Lead With Confidence! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Set Boundaries Without Guilt – Lead With Confidence!  Are you finding it hard to say "no"  without feeling guilty?Are you taking on too...]]></description><link>https://info620999.wixsite.com/ascend/post/set-boundaries-without-guilt-lead-with-confidence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680bb98d9e2e9d6190c5e3e3</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:37:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c87341_ced0a89b92cd44469262c524bbb67d4f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Johnny Knatt, SPHR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leader As Coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coaching: The Missing Link in Everyday Leadership Strong leaders don’t just manage—they coach To truly bring out the best in their teams,...]]></description><link>https://info620999.wixsite.com/ascend/post/leader-as-coach</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f826d8c9ecd4484132add3</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:20:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c87341_900dc39535af48a092fe1119deefe8d6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Johnny Knatt, SPHR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hidden Cost of Unresolved Conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA["According to research, unresolved conflict is the largest reducible cost in many businesses." What This Means : Unresolved conflict...]]></description><link>https://info620999.wixsite.com/ascend/post/the-hidden-cost-of-unresolved-conflict</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f6b04e6986efc420f49289</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:40:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c87341_0f925e58db8446bfaaf41e8ed9086415~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Johnny Knatt, SPHR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Library of Soft Skills]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’m excited to introduce you to the  JJK Workplace Library of  Soft Skills —a platform-based training solution that equips your team with...]]></description><link>https://info620999.wixsite.com/ascend/post/library-of-soft-skills</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ed32cf6e3c528b1e8cfd0e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:58:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c87341_ef99b412ded449e4b92c74490f8eda6e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Johnny Knatt, SPHR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Empower Growth and Collaboration with Our Essential Development Tools"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the Power of DiSC Classic 2.0, Working Genius, and Genos Workplace EI Self Report As a recruiter, talent development...]]></description><link>https://info620999.wixsite.com/ascend/post/empower-growth-and-collaboration-with-our-essential-development-tools</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6797fe559981b29b2938baf4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:44:52 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Johnny Knatt, SPHR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Start the Year Strong!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Invest in Your Greatest Resource – Your People! As the new year begins, there’s no better time to commit to what truly drives...]]></description><link>https://info620999.wixsite.com/ascend/post/start-the-year-strong</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6793b73639b32a2deb684e5e</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2025 13:47:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c87341_61c708519005414c8511a86521e3e65d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Johnny Knatt, SPHR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transform Workplace Dynamics!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Johnny Knatt Chief People Whisperer  Your Partner in Team Success I am passionate about helping organizations thrive by improving...]]></description><link>https://info620999.wixsite.com/ascend/post/transform-workplace-dynamics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6769b480d361a658c70bcbe7</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:13:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c87341_a2f5e2dd84af4713a4b150831b80ebe9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_534,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Johnny Knatt, SPHR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Self-Leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leading Yourself to Success Leadership often brings to mind guiding and inspiring others, but the first step  in becoming an impactful...]]></description><link>https://info620999.wixsite.com/ascend/post/the-power-of-self-leadership</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6762dbb853b0b360c409ed63</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:30:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c87341_c53445cd236946f6a1f13fb3f1fd0d9b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Johnny Knatt, SPHR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Navigating the Workplace: The Unwritten Rules You Need to Know"]]></title><description><![CDATA[  "Unwritten Rules  in the Workplace.”  These insights, validated by my years of experience in The Workplace . They are designed to...]]></description><link>https://info620999.wixsite.com/ascend/post/navigating-the-workplace-the-unwritten-rules-you-need-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">670e6af1e66fb786602f6722</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:26:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c87341_8b35c72bfe8f420b9ac4cae718b72fc8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Johnny Knatt, SPHR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Accelerating Excellence"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Accelerating Excellence: “The Power of Workplace Coaching” Investing in workplace coaching for new hires is a strategic decision that can...]]></description><link>https://info620999.wixsite.com/ascend/post/accelerating-excellence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">663a52bac20c72ca32e81222</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 16:19:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_bfad027fa79c4dd0966de87f1401c773~mv2_d_6046_4035_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Johnny Knatt, SPHR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Current Workplace Issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Navigating the Workplace It's essential to recognize that the landscape of workplace issues is constantly evolving, influenced by factors...]]></description><link>https://info620999.wixsite.com/ascend/post/current-workplace-issues</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65ce1f9509197dd38d6356d6</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:35:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/588f083158b14c7c8e888f65978d0ee7.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Johnny Knatt, SPHR</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>