The nuances of generational diversity may not be the first things that come to mind when thinking of how to attract and retain high-performing workers. … Read more
Do It the Way You Always Have and You Won’t Be Doing It For Long
“The most damaging phrase in the language is: ‘We’ve always done it this way’.” – Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper Born in New York City in … Read more
Don’t Neglect Training Employees On How to Receive Feedback
With all the emphasis today on the importance of giving employees regular feedback, there is a tendency to forget that feedback is a two-way channel, and … Read more
The Help Me, Help Us Conversation Is Two-Way
In “Help Me, Help You, Help Us: 5 Keys to Help Set Employees Up For Success” a very different kind of conversation between supervisors and their direct … Read more
Become a Better Manager Overnight – Influence, Rather Than Order Employees
For centuries, managers got things done by ordering their subordinates. Today, you need to influence your employees to get work done. Take a moment to … Read more
Bringing a Hygge Culture to Your Workforce
Hygge (pronounced WHO-ga) is Denmark’s intrinsic concept of comfort and togetherness. Applied to the workplace, hygge is an incredible way to boost … Read more
Managing the Contractor Experience Is Your Job
External workers are employees who work for a company but who are not on its formal payroll. This includes temporary staff, contract employees and … Read more
Not Every Career Path Should Lead to Manager
Why do so few companies provide opportunities for individual contributors to continue doing what they do best — or move sideways into some other direct … Read more
How to Reshape the Job Your In For Everyone’s Benefit
We go through days when we are dissatisfied with our jobs, don’t feel challenged anymore by the work we are doing, question if we are adding any … Read more
5 Cultural Landmines That Will Doom Your Organization
While most awake and aware leaders say they want a constructive corporate culture, many are uncertain of what it really takes to cause cultural change. … Read more