Here are “Nine Things Your Employees Won’t Tell You That You Need to Know Anyway.” How many of them apply to you? 1. “If you can’t be a good … Read more
Vacation Time in America: Do We Live to Work, or Work to Live?
Vacation time in America has practically become a cultural oxymoron. Sharpening both sides of this double-edged sword, Cadillac ran a remarkably … Read more
An Oscar Moment: 1 Team, 1 Special Request, 1 Memorable Experience
The most famous pizza delivery guy in America this week, Edgar Martirosyan, caught a fortunate break when Ellen DeGeneres called in an order Sunday night … Read more
Culture Fundamentals: It’s Far More Than How We Do Things Around Here
Culture is a hot workplace topic but remains a tremendous opportunity for most organizations to further support their purpose, solve problems, and improve … Read more
A Heartfelt Lesson in Engagement From One Very Engaged Employee
A recent story in The New York Times caught my attention. It not only personifies employee engagement, but also challenges the perpetuating notion that … Read more
Talent Transformation: Why It’s Important to Keep Developing Your Team
“Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work.” — Stephen King, American … Read more
Still Addicted to Details? Here Are More Reasons to Quit Cold Turkey
My mother, God rest her soul, once cautioned me to understand that not everyone takes work as seriously as I do. I was telling her about some workplace … Read more
Who’s Actually Responsible For Engagement, Anyway?
I’ve been reflecting lately on who is actually responsible for employee engagement. At first, it might seem like a pretty straightforward answer. … Read more
It’s Not Hard: How to Design a Perfect Performance Management Process
Here’s how to design the perfect performance management process. It isn’t a trick. Really. OK, well “perfect” may be a bit strong, but it is possible … Read more
10 Mistakes to Avoid With Your Employee Engagement Surveys
In many of my recent conversations with clients, the topic of employee engagement surveys comes up. Sometimes these are called climate surveys or … Read more