More than half of leaders will fail. Some research, like a 2010 study by psychologists Joyce and Robert Hogan and Rob Kaiser, puts the base rate of failed … Read more
Do Bonuses Really Help Engage Employees?
Bonuses come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, flavors, and amounts. Some companies offer regular performance bonuses, including the elusive … Read more
New Year, Same Stuff: 10 Things I Hope Companies Stop Doing in 2014
Yes, it’s 2014, and here is my New Year’s list. A drum roll, please … 1. Begrudging employees for all they “take” As a parent, I’d be … Read more
One Big New Year’s Resolution You Really Need to Make
We’ve officially kicked off the New Year, so happy 2014! With the New Year comes the tradition of resolutions, which we hear a lot about in these first few … Read more
What People Regret Most When Leaving a Job
Being in my line of work, I get to hear from a ton of people who have left jobs. One of the questions I like to ask people is to give me one thing they … Read more
Yes, It’s Good If Everyone in the Organization Has a Little Bit of Power
Over the holidays, I was part of the Great Ice Storm of 2013 in Michigan. I went without power for about 43 hours, and another three (3) days after that … Read more
Here’s Why 2014 Is Going to Be the Year of the Employee
We just completed our 10 big predictions for HR, talent, and learning in 2014 and the theme is “The Year of the Employee.” Global economic growth will … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: 10 Ways to Become a Great Manager
The original idea for this post came from the book First Break All the Rules: What the World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently by Marcus Buckingham. I’ve … Read more
The 2014 Agenda: Cracking the Culture Code and Embracing Change
I had no idea that they took my candidacy seriously since I did not have a background in TV or Film. However, I was told by the board president that they … Read more
The 1% Solution to Making 2014 Your Most Productive Year Yet
I’m not a big believer in New Year’s resolutions. Frustrated by bad habits like procrastination, disorganization, or a lack of exercise, many of us vow to … Read more