Leading a change is different than a basic process or tacking your “to-dos.” Change requires a commitment and belief. It takes hearts and minds. As
Some business improvement professionals believe the goal of their work is to make themselves redundant, to take their company to the point where improvement is
It’s Friday and you’ve probably had a long week and a long day. Maybe you’re ready to call it a week or you’re bogged down
If you read any books or articles about improving management and leadership, you may have noticed that many of them feature a list of actions
“The crowd” is a mass of people who all look the same. They are indistinguishable from one another. They are all conformists to a standard
The bell sounds woke me. They were continuous and getting louder by the second. Ding-a-ling-ding-a-ling! I raised my head and there they were – dozens
“We play the game With the bravery of being out of range We zap and maim With the bravery of being out of range…” —Roger
The balance of power is shifting in the employer/employee relationship. What does it mean for the future of work? The #TChat crowd weighs in
I attended a presentation by Mary Owens at a local financial advisory firm. In her well-presented talk about the return of manufacturing to the U.S.,
“The grim fightin’ hero’s troubles are always private – He wants to know where ‘I fit in’ in herd wars – Sometimes you see villains
Building a brand that stands for something is challenging; it takes time and, most importantly, authenticity. Almost all companies hope to impart a positive emotion
The challenges of recruiting and retaining Millennials have been well-documented. They’re demanding. If they don’t find meaning in their work, they’ll go someplace else. They
More technology. More suppliers. More products and services. More social media tools. More business tools. New opportunities to improve our bottom-line performance are constantly “raining
Staff development is vital to a healthy business. Yet the way we approach it is still rooted in the models of fifty years ago. Despite
This year’s World Cup was without a doubt the best tournament I can remember in years. It was full of exciting games, dramatic outcomes, standout
He threw heat like a wild man, his bulging arms and legs flailing from wind up to release. Every third pitch winged my at-bat teammates
How many times have you hired someone because they seemed like the right person? They do well in some situations but they slip in situations
The balance of power is shifting in the employer/employee relationship. What does it mean for the future of work? The #TChat crowd weighs in
What do some of the most successful business women all have in common? They are more than just your average businesswoman, some of them just
“You can surrender Without a prayer But never really pray Pray without surrender You can fight Fight without ever winning But never ever win Win
The balance of power is shifting in the employer/employee relationship. What does it mean for the future of work? The #TChat crowd weighs in
When I was a teenage bass player, to be honest, I wasn’t very good. I mean, I could play a handful of pieces reasonably well,
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Some people say that the nail that stands out will get hammered down. These are the people who want you to keep your head down
Leadership. A single word that carries many different beliefs. It’s intimidating for some and a journey for others. Another word that comes to mind is
