Getting dragged down in the minutiae of our jobs, the stuff we think must be done and know we don’t like doing, can drain even the most enthusiastic … [Read more...]
7 Easy-to-Miss Milestones That Indicate You’re On Track to Becoming Successful
Success is hard enough to come by, don't blow by these signs of it
Success is hard work; it's too easy when keeping your head down and barreling forward to blow by some of your important achievements. Looking back on a 30-plus year career spanning … [Read more...]
8 Easy-to-Miss Signs Your Workplace Is Toxic
You know a toxic workplace when you see it. Unless you're not seeing it
Anyone can spot the obvious signs of a toxic workplace --appreciation is absent, accountability is elusive at best, a raving lunatic of a boss, everyone's on LinkedIn during work. … [Read more...]
7 Questions Every Leader Should Be Able to Answer for the New Employee
This is a great test for how clear the 10,000-foot view is
Leaders are tasked with setting the vision and drumbeat of the organization, fostering the kind of positive culture they intend, posting meaningful goals, and … [Read more...]
In a Recent Study, Microsoft Found That the Most Successful Teams Share These 5 Traits
These are five traits you can bring to your team.
It's never been more important to understand what makes world-class teams tick. The pace of work continues to accelerate as does its scope and complexity. More business … [Read more...]
Want to Be a Beloved Leader to Your Employees? Develop These 5 Habits
Practicing these five powerful tenets of leadership will make you unforgettable to employees and irreplaceable to employers
The thing I wanted more than anything “growing up” as a leader was to be unforgettable to employees–for my impact on their performance, growth, happiness, and life. Did I … [Read more...]
4 Powerful Ways to Keep Your Best Employees from Quitting
Sure, people quit their boss. But they are increasingly quitting because of this--something smart leaders can prevent.
Given the talent wars we’re engaged in and the cost of bringing new talent in, employee retention has become the Golden Goose. So advice on how to keep … [Read more...]
How to Foster the 1 Thing Employees Would Sacrifice a Quarter of Their Income For
A quarter of anyone's salary is a lot of scratch to give up. What's worthy of the sacrifice?
The quest to keep employees motivated is a never-ending one. But that quest is even further challenged when we realize that 70 percent of employees are … [Read more...]
6 Surprising Realities Leaders Often Miss
These cringeworthy numbers can't be ignored by leaders who want the best for and from their organization
I’ve been in leadership positions long enough to know no one hands you a leadership manual (unless you’re in the Army). Common blind spots can derail a leader’s … [Read more...]
These are the 5 Best Ways to Invest In Yourself and Foster Happiness
True joy requires going beyond the surface to fish the depths of what brings lasting happiness.
We’ve all read about the need to take time for taking care of your health, eating right, and getting enough sleep. And the “S” on Superman’s chest stands for Superman. … [Read more...]
