Organizational change programs often don’t deliver as promised; and that’s not only because they don’t align with the current culture. Many programs still … Read more
5 Ways to Save High Performers from the Sophomore Slump
Sophomore Slump [sof-uh-mawr sluhmp] noun The rut an employee hits the second year of their career after being a top performer in Year One. This happens … Read more
Change Management: 10 Common Myths That Can Get in the Way
As an Organizational Development (OD) and Change Management practitioner, I often find myself having conversations with leaders where I need to address … Read more
Making Waves: HR’s Critical Role in Kickstarting Change
The project plan was flashed on the screen. The financial metrics were shared. Work steps were reviewed and analyzed for many months ahead. Yet, something … Read more
Who’s Got Your Back? 4 Keys to Building Trusting Work Relationships
If you’ve ever had a boss, colleague, or group of people in your life who’ve offered exceptional advice or shepherded you in the right direction, you … Read more
New Is Stressful, And It Means You Are Probably Doing It Right
I want to share two important ideas that I learned from one of my key, long-time mentors, Jim Davis. These have proven to be profoundly valuable through my … Read more
Motivating Millennials: It’s About Pay, a Fair Say, and Solid Management
Maybe Millennials are more grown up than people think. That’s the takeaway from a study recently conducted at workplace research site Great Rated, … Read more
The Trick in Dealing With Annoying Workplace Know-It-Alls
You may have met these people. They sit in the stands at sporting events and tell the rest of the fans what they did or didn’t just see on the field. These … Read more
There’s Something About Harry: Portrait of a Great Leader & Manager
When you’re in a position of power — whether a manager or a parent — you say things and do things that have a huge impact on those with less power. You can … Read more
Employee Engagement: Managing in the Big Leagues
In a sure sign that Spring is finally here, another season of Major League Baseball is in full swing. For everyone officially back to work — players, … Read more