Of all the professional panels you’ve attended, how many began with a hug? It may surprise you, but that’s exactly what happened at a recent SXSW
What makes one leader successful while another “crashes and burns”? If there is a tipping point in a leader’s career, what would it be? In
I see most leaders at the finishing line of their career or tenure looking back over their journey to think about what they accomplished; what
There are many challenges that all managers face. Whilst these challenges can arise at any point in a manager’s career, they can be particularly prevalent
We’ve all heard the case for employee engagement—higher engagement levels lead to greater employee output, increased productivity and favorable business outcomes. So why do so
360-degree feedback can bring up a whole host of areas for improvement and goals to be worked towards. Developing based on feedback is important for
I am amused when all I hear leaders talk about is their successes. The triumphs they achieved paint a blueprint of what it takes to
Accountability is one of those buzzwords that was quickly recognized in management and leadership circles as an important concept. The unfortunate outcome of a buzzword is
As we all know, Christmas is a hectic time of year. The calendar is jammed with work and social events, the pocketbook is stretched and
Our world is run by leadership decisions, good or bad. We learn that the FBI spent about 1.3 million to hack an iPhone, when director James Comey
“I would like to take a moment and make something clear to everyone. I do not expect, nor do I want, any of you to
Venture Capitalism. Vulture Capitalism. When I hear those words, I immediately envision business owners whose top priorities are their investors exit plans, and subsequently are
Much has been written on how organizations can engage their employees more successfully and create a competitive advantage. The advice offered tends to be of
Forgive me, I’m on a bit of a rant. Those who have followed me for some time know I get off on tangents, sometimes writing
Workplace lore has it that a manager who hires a millennial is facing a number of challenges. Among them: how to engage and retain a
Higher education, known as continued education in the US and further education (FE) in the UK, is greatly in need of leaders. College, like any
How many people trust their managers? A recent study by Edelman found that one in three employees don’t trust their employer. Another study by EY
One of the biggest issues in any organization is the lack of congruency between what the strategy says and what people do on a day-to-day
Among the many facets of this new way of working: a not-always smooth shift from officemates to virtually connected nomads who communicate and work via
Meaningful communication has a dramatic impact on happiness and morale in all facets of life. On this week’s #WorkTrends podcast and Twitter chat, our guest
Meaningful communication has a dramatic impact on happiness and morale in all facets of life. Join us for this #WorkTrends podcast and Twitter chat as
Is striking a balance between work and life a priority for you? You are not alone. 45 percent of employees said they don’t have enough
Almost every organization has a firm understanding of how important diversity is. There is an abundance of research out there that confirms more diversity results
Leaders don’t hire. Yes, you hire to fill a job but you recruit to bring in the right “human essence” to your organization to ensure
The topic of entrepreneurship fascinates me. I often wonder what makes one person seek out entrepreneurial opportunities while others are content to be employees. I
