The best employers offer both soft skills and emotional intelligence (EQ) training

In 2024, corporations and not for profit organizations decreased their training budgets because of economic uncertainty. As we roll into 2025, these cuts are rising daily with a roller coaster economy and market uncertainty.

However, developing employee skills remains crucial for maintaining an organization’s competitiveness and performance. In addition to the technical skills needed by employees to succeed, the best employers also offer emotional intelligence (EQ) training as part of their overall employee development initiatives.

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Upleveling employee interpersonal skills is more critical than ever:

Building a culture of learning improves morale and reduces turnover
Employees who feel they are learning and growing are more likely to be engaged and productive—and less likely to leave in search of more fulfilling opportunities..

Living a brand that genuinely cares, improves customer satisfaction and loyalty
By strengthening soft skills and emotional intelligence, organizations ensure the “human side” of interactions is addressed for both internal and external customers.

Investing in employee development signals organizational stability
The loss of top talent continues at an alarming rate as employees are inundated with news about potential layoffs. Investing in human capital is a long-term strategy that directly impacts performance and results.

Addressing the impact of AI requires leadership and emotional intelligence
Managers play a critical role in addressing employee concerns about AI, particularly in roles with routine tasks. While AI can drive innovation, it cannot replace leadership or the human skills that set people apart.

Employee training doesn’t have to be expensive!

When budgets are under scrutiny, decision-makers often prioritize expenses tied directly to day-to-day operations and immediate savings. Salaries, utilities, and production costs are deemed essential, while training is classified as discretionary.

But it doesn’t have to be an “either/or” situation!

Microlearning fosters continuous learning - Human attention spans are naturally limited so delivering information in digestible chunks can lead to better focus and improved knowledge retention compared to lengthy training sessions.

Microlearning reduces corporate training costs - Delivering bite-sized content digitally to employees eliminates the overhead costs associated with traditional training methods such as instructor's time, physical classrooms, utilities, or classroom equipment.

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Great-itude: a guided experience to transform loneliness into connection

Through a series of experiences, people develop key emotional intelligence skills while building real relationships. Whether you’re starting with a small team or rolling out a company-wide initiative, Great-itude meets you where you are.

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Great-itude Email Series

$240

Best for teams who are ready to get started quickly

A simple, guided experience delivered directly to your team’s inbox, designed to reduce loneliness and build real human connection.

1-year guided email experience for employees
Starts at $240 for 10 employees
Builds daily habits of connection and emotional intelligence

Add On: Train the Trainer

$950

Most teams add this to ensure long-term impact.

Combine the email experience with an online train-the-trainer program that equips your internal leaders to facilitate deeper connection across your organization.

$950 one-time program fee
Online Train-the-Trainer program
to lead conversations and sustain impact
Scalable across teams

Custom Great-itude Experience

Best for: Organizations with 100+ employees

A fully tailored solution designed for larger organizations ready to address loneliness and build connection at scale.

Custom rollout strategy
Facilitated sessions and leadership alignment
Dedicated support and implementation guidance
Designed for long-term cultural transformation

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Meet the Author of Great-itude: Linda Lattimore

Linda works closely with companies that recognize that development of their talent base is one of the most critical factors in their success in a constantly shifting market.

Former General Counsel/Chief Compliance Officer, Linda Lattimore, is a well-regarded speaker and educator in the field of Sustained Leadership. Linda has worked closely with corporate HR departments creating and implementing corporate policies and procedures and global compliance training programs. Her skills and experience across regulated industries and geographies as an international C-suite executive enable Linda to articulate and represent the issues that are unique and distinct to all stakeholders - from the employees to the cultures and markets her clients serve.

Linda released her first book, Solutionaries – You are the Answer! in 2018 which became an instant best seller, giving individuals a path forward to find purpose in their day-to-day work. Her second book, Great-itude: Overcoming Loneliness in a Disconnected World, was released in 2024 as a guide to help individuals find community and personal value in a world where a sense of isolation affects more than 50% of the global population. Mental health has become a pressing issue, touching both individuals and their families, and the companies they serve.

Solutionaries Academy offers people managers and employees a new training tool that is both inexpensive and effective. Great-itude is a journey of self-discovery designed to hone the soft skills and raise the emotional intelligence of your employees and leaders. Employees will receive a weekly reflection on topics such as collaboration, empathy, or self-care that are designed to encourage your employees to consider how they manage their emotions and relationships with others, both at work and at home – and ways to become more aware of their impact on others.

Great-itude kickstarts conversations about soft skills ("the what") woven in with EQ training ("the why") that will serve both your employees as individuals and ultimately your organization’s success. Solutionaries Academy can work with you to facilitate these discussions or with your human resources department to offer suggestions.