Brent Yonk

Husband and Father. Passionate professional pursuing the ability to unlock the limitless potential in people.

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Purpose can make hard work worth doing, but it doesn’t make people immune to what the work takes out of them. Leaders should never confuse someone’s willingness to sacrifice with an unlimited capacity to keep sacrificing.

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Yesterday, I brought a small group from my team out to visit the #FBI’s Hazardous Devices School (HDS)!

We got to learn about HDS’ history, mission, and world-class training program. Oh, and some of the team got to detonate some explosives! 🔥

A little…https://t.co/FRtaoEC4Dx

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If you are interested in exploring career opportunities in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), tomorrow’s event in Atlanta is a great opportunity!

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THE LEADERSHIP DILEMMA

Human nature inclines us toward some level of selfishness as a mechanism of self-preservation. When leaders consistently prioritize self-interest over the greater good, however, it becomes deeply problematic. This tendency can corr…https://t.co/57sVBTDLFI

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Challenge accepted Center for Creative Leadership!

More than ever our workplaces, community spaces, and homes need more #belonging, #wellbeing, and #compassion.

By simply carving out a little time each day to focus on improving in these critical areas,…https://t.co/FwFlcoYIZy

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Practice is essential to attaining peak performance! It does not matter if we are talking about an NBA court, an elementary school Spelling Bee, a job interview, a client interaction, or a coaching session with a direct report.

If you are not finding ti…https://t.co/VXrW5H8FjJ

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#Cryptocurrencies have long been regarded as a tool for anonymous and untraceable transactions. This perception of anonymity has made cryptocurrencies appealing to those who wish to engage in illegal activities such as money launde…https://t.co/ok09mR8gix https://t.co/phdaZ3YkQp

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“Our people are our most valuable resource.”

This statement is proudly trumpeted in every corner of the professional world. And it is emblematic of nearly everything wrong with how we engage with people.

People ARE NOT resources.

When you categorize pe…https://t.co/SUZ7gJqpCl

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Interested in learning more about the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and what we do?

We have a variety of outreach programs such as the #FBI Citizen’s Academy provides a unique opportunity to engage with and learn about the work of your local FBI…https://t.co/mBGa1r42EJ

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As we commemorate the rare confluence of Passover, Ramadan, and Easter this weekend, it's an opportune time to reflect not only on the diversity of beliefs and perspectives that exist among us but also the similarities that we share.

In a world where dif…https://t.co/ImtwDTRmh4

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Enjoyed an engaging discussion with an incredible group of leaders across multiple industries (inspiring group name pending 😉) who are challenging the traditional thinking of HR practices!

Our focus today was on rethinking the performance appraisal sys…https://t.co/cZdkx9Lhos

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In a recent mentor session, I was asked for tips on improving self-awareness. For those who have followed my content, you may have seen me emphasize just how critical self-awareness is to any personal or professional development effort.

The #1 reason mos…https://t.co/eIJT1Acfe5

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Aligning with our core value of Diversity, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has joined the 30x30 Initiative wherein we will work to increase representation of women to at least 30% in our new agent ranks by 2030 (I believe we can surpass that!)…https://t.co/kU6BsjmGy5

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Incredibly grateful for the opportunity to speak at the #ReThinkHR Tech USA conference this week in San Diego.

I was joined by an incredible line up of exceptional HR and technology thought leaders from around the world! Hearing about all of the innovat…https://t.co/5eUGzHz7Q4

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Well, it appears that joining the ranks of attempted brand resurrections like Circuit City, BlackBerry, and Polaroid, is Blockbuster as seen from the recent update to their (still functional) website.

While the nostalgia may be strong for many of us, it…https://t.co/eE5qqqmVL4

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Did you know that roughly 10% of the world’s population (that’s 785,000,000) do not have access to clean water?

This challenge along with the many other uncomfortable realities that still exist in our modern world, will only be solved through collective…https://t.co/FdUvopNi6K

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As we are in the midst of March Madness it is an ideal time to reflect on what makes the most successful teams thrive. Especially when comparing management and leadership which are different but can be complimentary to one another in helping teams (both o…https://t.co/MK6W6VhdUD

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Over the past three weeks, we've explored some of the common challenges that can undermine effective #leadership and some ways to counteract them. You can review them here!

👀 Lack of self-awareness (https://t.co/vux9u73vs0)
🗣️ Poor communication skil…https://t.co/r8RrGHjpd6

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Challenges to effective #leadership: resistance to #feedback

A leader who is resistant to feedback can create significant challenges for their organization or team. Such a leader may struggle to identify and address their weaknesses, which can lead to po…https://t.co/aJw0ROOKXa

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Happy International Women’s Day!

I have had the privilege to work alongside so many incredible women both in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and in the private sector who have had a dramatic influence on who I am today.

Most prominently is my…https://t.co/JelqRMahqe