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Beth Miller

Beth Armknecht Miller is CEO of Executive Velocity, a top talent and leadership development advisory firm. Beth’s insight and expertise has made her a sought-after speaker, and she has been featured in numerous industry blogs and publications. Beth’s latest book on executive leadership, “Are You Talent Obsessed? Unlocking the secrets to a workplace team of raving high performers,” was released in early 2014. To learn more about Beth visit BethArmknechtMiller.com or Executive-Velocity.com.
Picture of Beth Miller

Beth Miller

Beth Armknecht Miller is CEO of Executive Velocity, a top talent and leadership development advisory firm. Beth’s insight and expertise has made her a sought-after speaker, and she has been featured in numerous industry blogs and publications. Beth’s latest book on executive leadership, “Are You Talent Obsessed? Unlocking the secrets to a workplace team of raving high performers,” was released in early 2014. To learn more about Beth visit BethArmknechtMiller.com or Executive-Velocity.com.

Fix These 4 Timeworn Job Interview Questions

When working with clients on their talent management processes, I often have the opportunity to observe interviews. During this time I have am able to assess the effectiveness of the process as well as the techniques used by the interviewers. Core to the interviewing process are questions that are being asked and responses from the candidate. Most interviews I sit in on are average at best. Preparation and good questions can turn average interviews into great ones that will deliver better hiring results. Here are the top four outdated interview questions and how to transform them into great questions that will

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Don’t Let Bias Affect Assessment Of Employee Performance

Leaders are always influenced by their personal preferences, biases that are a product of an individual’s personality, work style, and work history. A manager who spent 20 years working in startup environments might have a very fast-paced approach, while a manager with an engineering background will have preferences that lean toward detail and process. Those preferences and biases aren’t necessarily good or bad—they just exist. People are a product of their environments, and there are successful leaders with a wide range of preferences. While it is important to embrace the uniqueness of your individual leadership style, it is critical that you

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Why You Should Reserve An Hour A Month For This…

Communication between leaders and their workforce is a hallmark of a successful organization. Poorly executed communication strategies can lead to lost productivity, distrust, and a disengaged workforce. But a commitment to strong and consistent communication can help employees perform to their highest potential; feel more connected to the company, and assist managers to identify talented individuals.  Regular meetings also allow leadership to track the overall performance of the workforce, and can contribute to long-term strategic planning efforts. Is Your Current Meeting Plan Enough? One of the most critical functions of a leader is to cultivate workforce talent.  This can only be

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