Often when working with groups or coaching individuals on how to engage people in constructive conversations around difficult issues, I’ll have someone say … Read more
A New Way to Work: When Your Office Space Reflects Your Core Values
As I left a recent presentation at one of our clients, I noticed the design of the hallway leading into the area. My comment was “wow.” It stopped me … Read more
The Quickest Way to Find What Is Really Valued – And How to Change It
Most leaders can describe the values of their organization, but fewer are successful at “walking that talk.” In fact, as communication … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Yes, Active Applicants Are Better Than Passive Candidates
Most active job applicants either don’t have a job because of something out of their control (like layoffs or mergers) or they are still working, but are … Read more
Seven Ways to Humanize Performance Management
A lot of companies preach today how their most important asset is their people. We are seeing this more and more as organizations realize that having … Read more
Developing Global Leaders: It’s Happening, But Not Quickly Enough
The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) recently released its fifth iteration of their GLD (Global Leadership Development) study. The report, … Read more
$415 Million Settlement Proposed to Settle Anti-Poaching Suit
A $415 million settlement proposed by four tech giants could become one of the largest anti-poaching awards if a federal judge approves. … Read more
6 Leadership Practices That Every Leader Should Follow
Leaders think strategically, understand the critical link between focus and clarity, and appreciate the value of time. So, fewer and fewer are inclined to … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Employees Are an Asset? Yes, MORE Workplace Trends For 2015
I know, I know — we’re only two weeks into the New Year and you have already gotten a boatload of workplace predictions and trends for 2015. … Read more
You Need a Smart Retention Strategy, Because It’s Not 2011 Anymore
I opened my email last week to see a message from a dear friend that said, “I resigned!!!! I pulled the trigger!!” My friend and I have talked FOR YEARS … Read more