Colin (not his real name) sits down at the conference table with the company’s president, COO, and VP of HR. Colin is the VP of Leadership Development and … Read more
3 Steps to Improving Your Cultural Fit Hiring
Think of the perfect candidate — one whose skills and experience match perfectly with a job description. It’s hard to imagine this candidate struggling in … Read more
If You Use Slack, You Can Monitor Company Morale
One of the more disturbing Big Brother trends of the big data era has become workplace surveillance. Employers are now able to micromanage employees by … Read more
5 Tips For Using Recognition to Make Your “B” Players Soar
Companies used to embrace the idea of showering top performers with praise and rewards as a way to boost productivity. The thinking was that since these … Read more
They Don’t Trust the Boss, But They’ll Rent a Room to a Stranger
How important is trust for an organization? In a survey by Interaction Associates, over 80% of employees said being effective in their work requires a high … Read more
Why Talking ‘Passion’ Can Make All the Difference
“Passion will move men beyond themselves, beyond their shortcomings, beyond their failures,” iconic American writer Joseph Campbell said. … Read more
Candidates Can Now Leave Ratings For Recruiters Online
Not quite an “uberization” movement, but now you can be rated for your services as a recruiter. Treat a candidate well, five stars for you. … Read more
How to Get Buy-In For Your Ideas
Notice how some great ideas never made it past the initial concept, while other mediocre ideas seem to sail through with leadership on board? Sometimes, … Read more
Being a ‘Selfless Giver’ Can Be Bad for You
Recognize This! – Givers find energy when they give in self-protective and personally meaningful ways, and when they are recognized and reminded of how … Read more
Get the Feedback You Need By ‘Mentioning the Unmentionable’
A manager at a constructive conversations seminar I was giving shared a great example of what I believe is one of the most powerful communication devices … Read more