An increasing number of employees come to work each day with very different sets of cultural norms and beliefs than their colleagues and managers. By … Read more
Sometimes, You Just Can’t Get Employees to Improve
In my 30 years of running my own business, I’ve seen just about every performance issue you can imagine, and maybe even a few you can’t. I believe in my … Read more
I’m Sick and Tired of People Playing the Generation Card
I gotta admit, I was a little spellbound when I first read Talia Jane’s open letter to the CEO of Yelp, the company she worked for then (she was fired … Read more
A Leadership Lesson to Remember: You Can’t Stop Working To Build Employee Trust
“Jeff decided to ask the Compensation Committee to forgo his annual equity grant, and to instead put those shares back in the pool for LinkedIn employees.” … Read more
5 Ways to Engage Employees to Help Retain Top Talent
With the unemployment rate dropping below 5 percent for the first time in eight years, it’s no surprise that business owners and senior executives are … Read more
Here’s Why I Have Big Trust Issues With HR
You all know I love me some HR. I believe in its fundamental tenets of understanding work behavior. I also enjoy the small window of opportunity we have to … Read more
Is It OK to Kill Your Company Culture? Yes, It Is If It Sucks
The title of this post may sound like the most obvious advice in the world. But in the land of employment branding and Silicon Valley startups, it’s not. … Read more
Emotions Are Good For Leaders – and For an Organization’s Performance, Too
Most readers know that I’m focused these days on the intersection of culture, organization performance, and humanity in the workplace. Deloitte’s new … Read more
Everyone Has a Teacher or Leader Who Truly Inspired Them
“She’s one of the best vocal teachers I’ve ever met. I know I would never have been able to do any of it if it hadn’t been for Ms. Watson.” I am always a … Read more
5 Ways to Set Clear and Focused Team Goals
Teamwide goal setting is crucial if you expect to maximize and maintain your productivity. Your team members must always be clear about what your goals … Read more