U.S. workers produced less per hour for the third consecutive quarter, according to the Labor Department. For the quarter from April through June, hourly … Read more
How Good Leaders Manage Anxiety
Dealing with the pressure to keep pace and grow in the midst of VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity) has become the new norm for many … Read more
4 Reasons Why Your Engagement Strategy Should Be Led By Managers
At most organizations, HR or C-level leaders enact employee engagement strategies, and for good reason: Having a uniform employee engagement strategy … Read more
The 7 Deadly Sins Of Bad Managers
We have all witnessed it. Some really well-liked, productive employee suddenly tenders his or her resignation, or maybe just doesn’t show up for work one … Read more
Four Essential Skills That Every Manager Needs
How did we let one of the most important jobs in our organizations fall so far in effectiveness? Numerous research studies have confirmed the importance of … Read more
Building a Culture of Innovation Means Being Challenged, Taking Risks and Sometimes Failin…
Does your company have a culture in which innovation thrives? Are people challenging the status quo and being encouraged by leaders to take risks in … Read more
Your Seating Chart Can Make a Million Dollar Difference
Could the secret to boosting your human capital — the economic value of your employees’ skill sets — be as easy as rearranging a few chairs? … Read more
Team Building and the Art of the Swing
After Satya Nadella became CEO of Microsoft in 2014, he referenced the book, Boys in the Boat, a memoir about the Olympic quest by the 1936 University of … Read more
7 Ways Pokemon Can Help You Motivate the Workforce
The recent news is filled with outrageous stories about what is happening to the Pokemon Go players. I’ll admit, I’m not a gamer, but I’m baffled by … Read more
How to Give the Boss Feedback Without Getting Fired
What do you do when your boss says, “Please give me honest feedback on how I’m doing”? Do you: Feel comfortable and provide open constructive feedback? … Read more