“I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it’s been.” — Wayne Gretzky One of the most difficult actions management has is terminating an … Read more
3 Lessons About Perpetuating the Passion of the First Day on the Job
The wife and I were out running errands on Saturday morning when we happened upon an unexpected and rare energy explosion. As we approached an … Read more
Weekly Wrap: The State of HR Today? By One Account, It May be Picking Up
A New Year always seems to bring a lot of new surveys and studies, but this one with Chief HR officers has some pretty interesting findings and insights on … Read more
The Eternal Debate: Can Managers Learn to Lead, and Leaders to Manage?
Leadership and management should be linked together, not separated Leaders are celebrated, while managers are often criticized, but a combination of the … Read more
No Surprises in January Job Growth, But 2012’s Numbers Look a Bit Better
There were no real surprises in January’s jobs report from the U.S. Department of Labor. The U.S. economy added 157,000 jobs in January, most, as usual, in … Read more
How to Create a Culture of Speed in Your Workplace
“If everything seems under control, you’re not going fast enough.” — Mario Andretti, American race car driver. “The world is changing very fast. Big will … Read more
How Capable Are Your Employees? 4 Indicators to Get the PICK of the Litter
Have you ever been stuck using a painfully slow and inefficient computer because it still worked? Just a few weeks ago, I emptied my garage and office of … Read more
Dealing With Adversity: Those Who Stay Will Be Champions
Picture for a moment this scenario playing out in your organization: The board of directors just decided to eliminate your department and its $800,000 … Read more
Reliable Work Ethic: How About 44 Years and Never Once Called In Sick?
Postal workers get a bad rap and are frequent fodder for comedians and late night talk show hosts. But aside from the renowned story of Fred in The Fred … Read more
Are You Unleashing Opportunities For Talent to Flourish?
Attracting, retaining, and optimizing talent — and doing it successfully — is the new leadership call to action. The quality and potential of your talent … Read more