Why Good Communication is Like a Nap
Why Good Communication is Like a Nap Both are underrated, refreshing and should be enjoyed more frequently! It seems that all I can think and write about is forms of… The post Why Good Communication is...
View ArticleIs real work supposed to be fun
Is real work supposed to be fun I’m a fan of reading leadership blogs and That’s Why They Call it Work got my attention this morning. For the record,… The post Is real work supposed to be fun...
View ArticleBurn the annual performance appraisal (2 of 3)
Burn the annual performance appraisal (2 of 3) This is part 2 of a 3-part post on why companies should eliminate the traditional annual performance review, what the alternatives… The post Burn the...
View ArticleDon’t spend time on fluff please
Don’t spend time on fluff please While reading my LinkedIn updates, a discussion grabbed my attention. An HR professional (15 years of experience) was asking peers for ideas on how… The post Don’t...
View ArticleLeaders don’t be like the Hatfields and McCoys
Leaders don’t be like the Hatfields and McCoys The History Channel just aired a mini-series called Hatfields & McCoys — did you happen to catch it? This lengthy and… The post Leaders don’t be...
View ArticleWell it was funny at the time
Well it was funny at the time Just when you thought that common sense existed, you read something that convinces you otherwise. I came across an article on the SHRM… The post Well it was funny at the...
View ArticleHey CEOs, this isn’t rocket science
Are you tired of hearing about all of the ways you can make your company a “win-win”? Yea, I know the jargon gets old. But the goal shouldn’t. As much… The post Hey CEOs, this isn’t rocket science...
View ArticleManagers, you gotta get in “the gray!”
Congratulations — you’ve been promoted! You have a new title that includes the word “Manager.” Or maybe you’re fancy and have a Director or VP title. It’s gratifying that… The post Managers, you...
View ArticleWhen leaders suck
…they’ll look away from problems as if the problem will solve itself. When leaders suck, they’ll drop issues on the laps of their direct reports to handle in their own… The post When leaders suck...
View ArticleOne word
Know this one word. Understand what it means. Learn how to show the word. Practice it. And practice it more. It doesn’t come naturally for everyone. In a leadership or… The post One word appeared...
View Article3 parts engagement, 1 part possibility
While the term “Employee Engagement” has a formal definition, it can be broken down into 3 fundamental areas. #1 – Engaged with Work Engagement is defined as an employee who… The post 3 parts...
View Article10 years in your current role? You’re stale.
Yes. You’re stale and stagnant. Your resume probably reads like a job description. When recruiters and hiring managers stop being human, they’ll stop having biases. Biases are all over… The post...
View ArticleLeadership
Being responsible sometimes means pissing people off. Good leadership involves responsibility to the welfare of the group, which means that some people will get angry at your actions and decisions.…...
View ArticleAre you a fly in the ointment?
Are you a fly in the ointment? Being a “fly in the ointment” is not a good thing. This simple idiom translates into times when things are going along according… The post Are you a fly in the...
View ArticleBanning ‘bossy’ is misguided
Banning ‘bossy’ is misguided Have you heard about Sheryl Sandberg’s latest initiative? Sandberg is the Chief Operating Officer of Facebook and has launched a campaign to ban the word “bossy”. … The...
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