“And the walls came tumbling down.” Last week I read the article about Zappos doing away with all job titles and replacing them with what is called … Read more
The 6 Essential Characteristics People Look For in Leaders
More than half of leaders will fail. Some research, like a 2010 study by psychologists Joyce and Robert Hogan and Rob Kaiser, puts the base rate of failed … Read more
Do Bonuses Really Help Engage Employees?
Bonuses come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, flavors, and amounts. Some companies offer regular performance bonuses, including the elusive … Read more
Survey: 21% of Workers Say They Plan to Change Jobs This Year
Question: How can you tell that the long, sluggish post-recession recovery seems to finally be picking up speed? Answer: When a large number of employees … Read more
Triumph of the Underdog — and Why You Want Them on Your Team
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