3 Secrets to Employee Retention
Employee loyalty is a relic of the past. Employee retention is a fantasy in organizations when people are treated like tools. Free food and a foosball table in the employee lounge are sugar… Continue reading
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4 Important Ways Complaining is Good for You
We had a time of joyous complaining before Easter lunch this year. Politicians spend all their time trying to make each other look bad. Putin won’t stop until someone stops him. One case… Continue reading
How to Close the Influence Gap and Make a Greater Difference
NEW BOOK GIVEAWAY!! 20 copies available!! Leave a comment on this guest post by Becky Robinson to become eligible for one of 20 complimentary copies of her new book, Reach: Create the Biggest… Continue reading
5 Surprising Reasons for Poor Performance You Can Solve Quickly
Poor performance is exhausting and frustrating. A manager who brings out the best in others multiplies talent and maximizes resources. Poor performance degrades, de-energizes, and devalues. 5 surprising reasons for poor performance: #1.… Continue reading
Vulnerability: Smart Seems Stupid to Knuckleheads
Vulnerability is mocked by arrogance and rejected by fools. Smart people have told me some wildly underwhelming things that eventually dawned on me. Glimpses of vulnerability: When I asked Jim Parker, former CEO… Continue reading
3 Creative Ways to Cultivate Meaningful Connection
I asked Canadian scholar and author Henry Mintzberg to share the word of advice he most enjoyed giving managers. He said, “I can give you one word. Connect.” I was underwhelmed. His wisdom… Continue reading