Max Shireson, the CEO of mongoDB, turned in his resignation this past week. That announcement in itself isn’t really that big of a deal, CEOs turn in … Read more
Improving Engagement: It’s About Pumping Up Your Culture Muscle
Leaders often struggle with managing approaches to improve engagement and ownership as part of a process that directly impacts results. Company meetings, … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Who on Your Staff Deserves Your Time and Attention?
Who do you spend the most time with? Is it the reliable, self-starters or the mediocre folks who cannot be counted on to get things done on time? If you’re … Read more
College Grads Are Engaged, But Here’s How to Engage Them Even More
We all know that a college education can almost double a person’s median income, but what can it tell us about how engaged that person will be while making … Read more
Why It’s Good For You (and Your Company) When You’re an Energizer
Whether you affect people positively or negatively does not just influence what people think of you and their willingness to help you. It also profoundly … Read more
5 More Ways to Tell If an Employee Is Looking to Leave
Second of two parts As I noted yesterday (in 5 Ways to Identify an Employee Who Is Ready to Quit), employee turnover is always an important issue, but most … Read more
5 Ways to Identify an Employee Who Is Ready to Quit
First of two parts There are few things that are more shocking to a manager then to have one of their top-performing employees suddenly quit on them. Some … Read more
Hello Goodbye: It’s Critical to Connect and Build Trust With All You Meet
As I looked into his eyes, I could see them welling with tears. As he began to speak, his voice cracked, “Mr. Ron we’ll will miss you so much. It has … Read more
The Real Danger With a Results-At-Any-Cost Management Philosophy
Several years ago, I worked with a major cereal manufacturer whose leadership was concerned that many of the company’s managers weren’t succeeding. The … Read more
Arguing With the Boss – and Living to Tell About It
Take it from me: Arguing with the boss is generally not a career enhancing experience. I know this because I have worked for a lot of different bosses over … Read more