Most great leaders recognize that you are in the people business no matter what business you are in.
Now let's talk about balance. People often debate what makes a better leader: the no-nonsense, results-focused type or the motivational, people-focused type. New research has provided the...
Many, if not most, managers are promoted into a leadership role with little or no formal training. Here's the scenario. They were most likely a great team member. One that was respected and performed well. Your company needed a manager. Your selected this great employee and gave them the...
Find out what the boss wants and then give it to them!
Ever heard that term before? Are you working really hard, achieving exceptional things, and yet still somehow failing to move forward in your organization as quickly as you would like? It may be that what you’re delivering...
Onboarding is a prime opportunity for employers to win the hearts and minds of new employees.
Don't waste it.
Onboarding is a magic moment when new employees decide to stay engaged or become disengaged. It offers an imprinting window where you can make an impression that stays with new employees...
Once upon a time, there was a small village on the edge of a river. The people there were good and life in the village was good. One day a villager noticed a baby floating down the river. The villager quickly swam out to save the baby from drowning. The next day this same villager noticed...
Are Performance Reviews a Chore or a Tool?
How do you view the value of performance reviews to you and your business? Is it a highly productive and necessary tool or a stressful pain in the butt? For decades, reviews were a genuine challenge with over 2800 team members I was responsible...
