If you haven’t worked for these managers, you’ve heard about them. Employees buzz about these bosses over lunch, complain about them around the water … Read more
How Diversity of Thought Makes A Difference
“A diverse team that does not see the value of the diverse perspectives might as well not be diverse.” — Mark Gist director of industrial … Read more
What Piloting a Pig Roast Party Can Teach Leaders
One of the lessons I learned early in my career was the value of piloting ideas and new processes. Just saying the words “Let’s try a pilot” seemed to open … Read more
How Managers Can Get Better Results by Asking Better Questions
A manager’s ability to bring out the best in their direct reports is hugely affected by whether they engage them in conversations about what they, the … Read more
7 Steps to Fixing A Broken HR Department
I had a friend start a new HR leadership position recently. When I spoke to her the other day, she talked about how the department she has inherited is … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Which Type of Manager Are You?
Studies show there are essentially two types of managers (and companies) — those that are accounting-focused and those that are marketing-focused. … Read more
The ESP Of Implementing Change
After all the years I have spent translating the change agendas of organizations into the daily activities of their employees, I realize there is no silver … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: When Hiring Teens, Hire Their Parents Too
Because we live in a world of “helicopter parents” (parents who hover over and are involved in everything their children do) and because the number one … Read more
4 Promises Leaders Don’t Even Know They Make
As a leader, your team expects a great deal of you. Their expectations constitute the promise of your leadership, but only 5-10% of leaders meet these … Read more
Leadership’s Effect on Recruiting
There has long been an assumed link between the quality of leadership a company has and its ability to attract and retain great people. But why is that? Is … Read more