A few years ago, our family saw Michael Phelps and Ian Crocker on a tour to promote swimming in America. After seeing them in person, I just assumed they … Read more
Revisioning How We Learn About Compliance in the Workplace
In 2011, the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) estimated that U.S. organizations spent $17 billion in 2010 on mandatory and compliance … Read more
Why We Need to Change Performance Management to Talent Development
Performance management. Let’s think about that for a minute. When you Google the word “management,” here is what you get: The process of … Read more
Three Reasons Why Trainers Are Smarter Than Leaders
It’s not unlike the neighbors who are smarter than the parents in the eyes of child. The trainers you bring into your organization to develop employees are … Read more
What “Ted” Can Teach Managers and Entrepreneurs About Hiring & Firing
Anyone catch the movie Ted yet? If you’re a business leader or entrepreneur, you need to. First of all, it’s hilarious. But, it’s also uncanny how a young … Read more
Ten Tips to Help Prove the ROI of Your Training Program
One rap on HR professionals is that they aren’t particularly business savvy or focused enough on the strategic elements of managing a company. … Read more
TLNT Webinar: 4 Essential Social Learning Trends
According to the latest industry report from Training magazine, total expenditures in training are on the rise. The amount spent on training jumped about … Read more
Raise Your Hand if You Can Improve Employee Development & Recognition
Editor’s note: This is the first part of a summer series in how to improve your organization’s performance. So, how many of you raised your … Read more
The Sweet Spot: Helping Others Find the Inflection Point in Their Career
I have always been a people watcher. I watch the way people react while in conversation. I watch emotions. I watch the dynamics of groups and how people … Read more
6 Ways to Create and Honor a Culture of Employee Development
Earlier this week I attended a not so typical awards ceremony – The Apollo Awards, hosted by Helios HR and Smart CEO. As I think the concept of the awards … Read more