As Lacie and Bets step into the elevator, they begin the typical morning-commute banter, gleefully chippering away about work, career prospects and Bets’ … Read more
Make Sure the Next Person You Promote Is an ‘Asset Builder’
“You’re like a dictator dolling out tasks.” — Bill Campbell to Jonathan Rosenberg. “I was surprised when Jonathan Rosenberg, former senior executive … Read more
What Wolves Teach Us About Leadership and Teamwork
As time goes by, our understanding of what makes a great leader evolves. New performance management trends develop, our understanding of human motivation … Read more
Why Is Leadership Development a ‘Program’?
As summer began, the (Cincinnati) HR Roundtable met to discuss a topic that is so often a formal program within organizations when it could be done more … Read more
Are You Still Passionate About What You Do?
If you love what you’re doing, you’ll never have to work a day in your life. I’m continually amazed at the number of leaders who don’t like or enjoy what … Read more
Change Begins With the ‘First Follower’
Before I co-founded a company to help HR and people leaders transform their businesses, I was a consumer marketer – both agency and client-side – crafting … Read more
Successful Digital Transformation Takes Planning, Training and Transparency
We come across the topic of digital transformation or digitalization in countless conferences and professional articles. Hopefully, no one needs an … Read more
The Employees First Approach Of a Billionaire Yogurt Maker
“If you’re right with your people, if you’re right with your community, if you’re right with your product, you’ll be more … Read more
Psychologically Safe Cultures Need Courageous Leaders
During a sales meeting, an eager, young employee shared an idea. Two seasoned sales representatives looked at each other and snickered. In many … Read more
Wander Around and Discover If They Know the Mission
The heartwarming movie, Hidden Figures, reveals the overlooked and crucial contributions from a pivotal moment in American history. Through historical … Read more