A friend of mine posted this blurb on Facebook from an audio book he was listening to (note: I don’t know the name of said audio book): Numerous studies … Read more
4 Tips For Bringing Back Boomerang Employees
When top talent leaves for a hotter company, managers and leaders often assume that’s the last they’ll see them. But, just like LeBron James returning to … Read more
5 Ways to Identify an Employee Who Is Ready to Quit
First of two parts There are few things that are more shocking to a manager then to have one of their top-performing employees suddenly quit on them. Some … Read more
The Message Is Clear: Workers Still Want Balance, Growth, Advancement
The economy may be improving, but job numbers show it’s a long way from fully bouncing back from pre-recession levels. According to a survey from Kelly … Read more
HR Is a Lot of Things, But It’s Not Exactly Rocket Science
I hear one thing over and over from people who read my stuff or see my presentations: “It’s not rocket science.” I take that as a compliment. I’m not … Read more
Managing the Workplace “Noise” Surrounding a Cultural Change
At the time you announce a new strategy, reorganization, acquisition, or any significant change in your organization, the conversations are likely already … Read more
5 Hard Truths About Leadership That You Never Stop Learning
As an Organizational Development and Leadership practitioner, I often find myself having conversations about leadership – what it is and what it isn’t – … Read more
Hello Goodbye: It’s Critical to Connect and Build Trust With All You Meet
As I looked into his eyes, I could see them welling with tears. As he began to speak, his voice cracked, “Mr. Ron we’ll will miss you so much. It has … Read more
The Real Danger With a Results-At-Any-Cost Management Philosophy
Several years ago, I worked with a major cereal manufacturer whose leadership was concerned that many of the company’s managers weren’t succeeding. The … Read more
Retention — The Top 10 Ways a Manager Can Identify Who Is About to Quit
There are few things that are more shocking to a manager then to have one of their top-performing employees suddenly quit on them. Some managers have … Read more