Fear has become, unfortunately, a regular emotion at work. How often do you feel afraid of sharing your thoughts because of what might happen to you? Have … Read more
When the Boss Is a Spoiled Child, Who Will Be the Adult?
“Friends, I am glad to inform you that I quit XXXX yesterday. I choose self-esteem over job. This company where my MD routinely abuses, humiliates, … Read more
At Sprout Social, Getting Coffee Is a Teambuilder
Alan Boyce, the VP of engineering at Sprout Social, averages three coffees a day. You might think he’s just a run of the mill office caffeine junky, or … Read more
The Traditional Organizational Culture Is Doomed To Fail
In my previous article dated titled “Is Workforce Optimization the Missing Piece To Your Organization’s Success?” I wrote about how and why this shift in … Read more
Empathy, Self-Reflection: The ‘Soft-Skills’ of Today’s Leaders
“The world is dramatically reshaped and operates differently. We have gone from an industrial economy where we hired hands, to a knowledge economy where we … Read more
Rewards Can Help Close the Strategy-to-Performance Gap
I like to argue that we should be holding our compensation programs – and the money they represent – to a higher standard. Research examining … Read more
Dr. Seuss, Retention and the Mission
Short takes on onboarding, retention and mission statements from the Humetrics blog: The 6 question retention survey Here are six questions you … Read more
The Next Step In Performance Management Is to Be Comprehensive
In past years, annual performance reviews were deemed necessary to ensure fair labor practices and standardizing pay and performance. However, in recent … Read more
How a Birthday Cake Helps to Build a Positive Culture
How did the Golden State Warriors build a championship culture? They ate a lot of cake. In what has become a Warriors tradition, players receive … Read more
Power Doesn’t Just Corrupt, It Can Rewire Your Brain
You’ve heard the expression, “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” We’ve all suspected the truth of Lord … Read more