“Don’t confuse activity with achievement.” — John Wooden, American college basketball coach All my career, I’ve personal fought my tendency to “stay … Read more
Staying Focused, or Why Every Career Interaction Is Critically Important
I have a “few projects” that I am working on to get back into corporate. When I responded by asking them to give me an overview, that was when the picture … Read more
Do We Really Know How Much We’re Subjected to Workplace Stress?
According to the scientists, stress kills. Stress affects our brain chemistry and our neurological system and makes us gain weight in all the wrong places, … Read more
Tim Sackett’s HR 101: My Favorite (and Biggest) HR Mistake
I’ve made more mistakes in my HR career than I care to even remember. I could probably write a book! It’s funny to think about your mistakes because I … Read more
Taking Your Organization From Bad To Great Performance Management
Sustainable high performance doesn’t happen by accident. It requires intentionality and adequate (or better) strategy, organization design, capabilities … Read more
The Secret of Highly Engaged and Successful Company Cultures
Today’s workplaces are fraught with disruptions, interruptions, and setbacks, even for the most successful among us. Companies at the top of their game … Read more
Innovation Drivers: Key Talent Management Lessons From Silicon Valley
No matter where I travel around the world, people are extremely curious about the unique talent management practices of Silicon Valley. Over my 30 plus … Read more
Why It’s So Difficult to Really Change a Company Culture
When a company culture is dysfunctional, it can affect business success. HR or Organizational Development (OD) may try to change it. And sometimes they do … Read more
8 Things Real Leaders Do to Communicate More Effectively
1. Leaders listen Instead of waiting to speak, leaders truly listen to what their employee is saying. In order to communicate directives which will drive … Read more
The Problem With Meetings? They Cost More Than They’re Really Worth
How much is it costing? “We just spent over $5,000 for a half-hour meeting,” one of the senior executives said. The meeting was to decide the … Read more