A friend of mine posted this blurb on Facebook from an audio book he was listening to (note: I don’t know the name of said audio book): Numerous studies … 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
The Message Is Clear: Workers Still Want Balance, Growth, Advancement
The economy may be improving, but job numbers show it’s a long way from fully bouncing back from pre-recession levels. According to a survey from Kelly … Read more
Managing the Workplace “Noise” Surrounding a Cultural Change
At the time you announce a new strategy, reorganization, acquisition, or any significant change in your organization, the conversations are likely already … Read more
5 Hard Truths About Leadership That You Never Stop Learning
As an Organizational Development and Leadership practitioner, I often find myself having conversations about leadership – what it is and what it isn’t – … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: When Your First Choice Isn’t Your Best Choice
You only have one opening and two good candidates, but one stands out. You hire that one, and it is now six months later and you’re forced to admit that … Read more
Would My Leadership Job Be Easier in a Parallel Universe?
Sometimes leadership and management jobs just feel ugly and impossible. I can remember feeling at various points in my career, that the mission just didn’t … Read more
With Training, Sometimes You Learn More Through Learning Less
The learning landscape has changed substantially; the line has different skill needs, and employees want to learn in new, innovative ways. As line leaders … Read more
Why Today’s Businesses Must Become “Enlightened Organizations”
Call it a combination of ohhhhm and aha! Those simple, powerful sounds sum up what my colleagues and I think is crucial for organizations when it comes to … Read more
What’s Your Word for “Happiness at Work?”
If I asked you to describe your attitude towards your work in one word, what would it be? Setting aside for a moment your feelings for work, the English … Read more