“I don’t like average.” During a recent webinar, that statement was made by the CEO of a major company. When I heard it, my thought was that I know of so … Read more
Do You Know Where You’re Going? That’s Why You Need a Strategy
Editor’s note: This is the second part of a summer series in how to improve your organization’s performance. According to our marketing partner … Read more
Why Leaders Need to Focus on the Whole Stable – Not Just One Horse
By Bob Vanourek and Gregg Vanourek The top leader’s job is to get others to lead. — Bill George, former CEO, Medtronic In thoroughbred racing, some people … Read more
Three Awesome Examples of Great Job Descriptions
If your company is struggling to find new talent, is it possible that your job descriptions could be to blame? It’s a question worth asking, because your … Read more
What to Do (and Not to Do) in Creating a Culture For Innovation
Earlier this week I wrote about creating a culture of creativity, as Danny Boyle did to create and direct the Olympic opening ceremonies. How does that … Read more
Are You Ready For the Recruiting Nightmare Heading Our Way?
According to a recent USA Today article, the U.S. birthrate is in sharp decline and is at it’s lowest levels in the past 25 years. Here’s probably a few … Read more
Why Olympic Athletes Are Never, Ever Good Enough
A few years ago, our family saw Michael Phelps and Ian Crocker on a tour to promote swimming in America. After seeing them in person, I just assumed they … Read more
Cooperation? Competition? What’s Best for Real Business Success?
How competitive is your workplace? Is it a good type of competition or one that breeds dissension, disharmony, and ultimately, disengagement? A recent … Read more
Gold Medal Team Building: 7 Ways the Olympics Can Strengthen Your Team
The 2012 Olympic Games in London have just begun. Records will be shattered, new champions crowned, an esprit de corps built among teams and collective … Read more
Emotions in the Workplace: The Critical Role They Play on the Job
By Dick Martin Business people of both sexes are decidedly ambivalent about emotion in the workplace. At best, it is awkward and better be over quickly. At … Read more