I’m often asked questions like, “Derek, what do you think is the key to effective employee recognition?” The answer, frankly, depends on the situation of … Read more
The Power of Customer Stories & Testimonials to Engage Employees
Elaine Baker looks straight into the video camera and tells her story. Elaine is the owner of Paper Potpourri in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Her stationery … Read more
Want to Better Engage Workers? It’s Finding What Works For Your Culture
Employee engagement is one of those topics that gets a lot of attention, but if you ask anyone what it takes to retain and engage workers, it’s … Read more
How Women Lead: Success Is Often About Creating Your Own Career Path
By Sharon Hadry and Laura Henderson In business, following the rules can slow your progress. Women often believe that you succeed by following the rules … Read more
The Bullying Dilemma: It’s Time For Organizations to Get Serious About It
Second of two parts Bullying is on the verge of coming into its own as an organizational issue. I have no doubt that 30 to 40 years ago, senior managers … Read more
Weekly Wrap: 2 Lessons to Learn From the Replacement Ref Fiasco
Yes, I know; we’re all more than ready ready to put the NFL replacement referee fiasco in our rear view mirror. Whatever you want to say about this … Read more
The Bullying Dilemma: Is It Behavior Entrenched in Corporate Culture?
First of two parts One of the subjects we have been studying and researching for quite some time is the phenomena called “bullying in the … Read more
How Women Lead: It’s All About Creating a Culture of Collaboration
By Sharon Hadary and Laura Henderson When it comes to team building, women have a terrific advantage. Women’s leadership styles are collaborative, … Read more
Lifestyle Employment: For Millennials, It May be the New Career Prototype
Remember back in the 1950’s when people had employment for life? Now we’ve been promised 5-7 careers in our lifetime, but is that really what our … Read more
What Do You Do When You Don’t Fit In Your Company’s Culture?
I know this won’t be shocking to regular blog readers, but I write fairly often about company cultures. Usually, I write for leadership – what their role … Read more