Who among us hasn’t felt like an underdog at some point in our career? Dig beneath the surface of any professional success and you’ll often find harrowing … Read more
What People Regret Most When Leaving a Job
Being in my line of work, I get to hear from a ton of people who have left jobs. One of the questions I like to ask people is to give me one thing they … Read more
Employee Recognition: It’s the Gift That Just Keeps on Giving
Employee recognition is an important form of positive feedback (who doesn’t love being recognized for their efforts after all?!) and a 2013 study by … Read more
Yes, It’s Good If Everyone in the Organization Has a Little Bit of Power
Over the holidays, I was part of the Great Ice Storm of 2013 in Michigan. I went without power for about 43 hours, and another three (3) days after that … Read more
The Trick in Transforming Your Workforce Zebras Into Workhorses
If you’ve ever brought on a talented and highly-skilled employee who did not measure up to your expectations due to a lack of work ethic, drive, or … Read more
Four Critical Lessons I Learned About Leadership and Trust
It all boils down to trust. Everything — communication, delegation, accountability, results. Everything. Now, you say, how can accountability boil … Read more
3 Tips on How to Best Engage a High Performer
A common misconception in employee engagement (as revealed in our recent infographic), is that the top performers in an organization are the self-starters … Read more
The Secret Recipe That Makes People Stay With Their Job
I recently wrote a post explaining why perks aren’t sufficient for employee engagement and long-term retention, and it got me thinking – what is … Read more
Don’t Be a Scrooge: Learning to Enjoy the Holidays as a Manager
Editor’s Note: The holiday season is here, and TLNT is celebrating with classic holiday posts from the past. Look for them through Christmas Eve. Just call … Read more
Young Millennials: Here’s the Best Christmas Gift You Could Give Them
Editor’s Note: The holiday season is here, and TLNT will celebrate with some classic holiday posts from the past. Look for them over the next two weeks. … Read more