Etihad Airways turns plane around for elderly couple to meet their dying grandchild That headline signaled as much about the core values of the … Read more
3 Steps to Improving Your Cultural Fit Hiring
Think of the perfect candidate — one whose skills and experience match perfectly with a job description. It’s hard to imagine this candidate struggling in … Read more
Let’s Get Serious: Culture Fit Matters
There’s a new trend afoot among the “thought leaders” bubbling up: culture fit doesn’t matter, it’s all about values. Focus … Read more
They Don’t Trust the Boss, But They’ll Rent a Room to a Stranger
How important is trust for an organization? In a survey by Interaction Associates, over 80% of employees said being effective in their work requires a high … Read more
Why Talking ‘Passion’ Can Make All the Difference
“Passion will move men beyond themselves, beyond their shortcomings, beyond their failures,” iconic American writer Joseph Campbell said. … Read more
Being a ‘Selfless Giver’ Can Be Bad for You
Recognize This! – Givers find energy when they give in self-protective and personally meaningful ways, and when they are recognized and reminded of how … Read more
Leaders – They Don’t Trust You
Corporate leaders have a big problem. Trust in leadership is at an all-time low, and employees believe their leaders are detached and don’t care about … Read more
Guess Who Wastes Time at Work
I’m not a big fan of over-generalizing the characteristics of the different generations in the workforce. It’s just too easy to say “Millennials are … Read more
What Will You Say When They Ask Why They Should Work For You?
I do not care who you are, where you went to school, which union represents you, how smart you are, or how smart you think you are — executive, doctor, … Read more
Worker Bee Or Engaged Partner?: How Management Sees Employees
How do you view employees? We rarely talk about this in public forums or meetings, but we have no problem giving people our opinion in the hallway!! We … Read more