This week, Kevin W. Grossman and I presented a very special live podcast and #TChat Twitter chat from Cork, Ireland. Hosted at the popular IT@Cork European Technology
Service must be a total commitment. Service is not just for the front line, but for every employee of any business – from the individual contributor to
It’s a few weeks into a new quarter of a new year, so now is a great time to self-assess accomplishments on last quarter’s goals
“You know, your butt looks so bad in the outfit you’re wearing, that I was surprised when I touched it, it felt good.” Imagine hearing
The Future is NOW: A 2008 study conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit, Growing Global Executive Talent, pinpointed three leadership qualities that will be critical
A bad boss can undermine our ability to work happy and hard. Poor communication skills, micromanaging, lack of direction, bullying — any of these characteristics can make
“Hangin’ out Down the street The same old thing We did last week Not a thing to do But talk to you…” —Cheap Trick, “That
Building and sustaining authentic relationships IRL are not always easy, and it could be even more challenging to do it online. It has never been
There is no question about it – social software enables workforce collaboration and communication. The McKinsey Global Institute estimates productivity improves by 20-25% in organizations with
Old school leadership is about control and pushing people to achieve results; setting and communicating objectives; delegating tasks; measuring results. Nothing wrong with old school,
For those of us who are managers, now is a good time to consider our role in helping people achieve their potential and in boosting
We could easily be intimidated by data. Yet, we crave answers on how to make the best hires, reduce cost, drive strategy… the list goes
By many indications employee engagement is at a critical point. Across the board, surveys show that engagement is a problem in many organizations, leading to
Hosting a successful meeting takes a certain amount of skill. You need to be sure that you have the attention of all the attendees, and
Leadership is a personal quality and behavior, not a role or title. And it’s an increasingly important capability as enterprise diversity and distances between people
“When the world is a monster Bad to swallow you whole Kick the clay that holds the teeth in Throw your trolls out the door…”
Do you run into your company’s culture every day? Does it inspire you or does it smack you in the face and get in your
What makes a great leader? Maybe it depends. Sure, the capacity to inspire loyalty, the ability to articulate a vision, emotional intelligence and persuasiveness is
The TalentCulture #TChat Show is back live on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, from 7-8 pm ET (4-5 pm PT). The #TChat radio portion runs the first
One of the more serious problems in society today is spacial separation; we are way too close to one another. We find ourselves almost in
Valentine’s Day is in less than a month. I know, right? But love is already in the air. The problem is: it’s *still* not in
I checked my latest Instagram/Facebook picture post and one of the comments read: “You really should have your own reality show, Kevin.” I smiled. KevTV,
We typically think of organizational charts as a set of vertically stacked boxes that represent people and their job descriptions. Additionally, the chart illustrates who
Peter Drucker, and many others, have often used symphony orchestra conductors as a metaphor for the role of a CEO/leader in the corporate world. That
When do you know a shift is occurring that will significantly alter the competitive landscape and terms of play? There are some people who lead
