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82% of Managers Have the Wrong Talent

Gallup finds that companies choose managers with the wrong talent 82% of the time. Bill Clinton’s campaign for President was advanced by the slogan, “It’s the economy, stupid.” Organizations that want to attract… Continue reading

The Top 5 Tips for Building Trust and Multiplying Impact

The most trusted person: Earns the promotion. Gets the sale. Retains team members. Has the most engaged workforce. Delivers the best results. The team that trusts each other works faster and enjoys work… Continue reading

5 Books I’m Reading in The Next 30 Days

Great books inspire you to think your own thoughts. 5 books I’m reading in the next 30 days: Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility by Patty McCord, Chief Talent Officer at… Continue reading

Solution Saturday: Would You Love to Work for You

In preparation for an upcoming keynote in Chicago, I called several business owners who plan to attend. I like to get a feel for the audience before I speak. After getting acquainted on… Continue reading

Bias When Hiring Mommies, Musicians, and Light Skinned Blacks

Everyone has bias. It’s dangerous to think otherwise. When you meet job candidates, you form first impressions that include stereotypes and biases. (Not all stereotypes are bad.) In order to recruit and retain… Continue reading

Solving Three Reasons Talent Leaves Your Company

As the owner of a small business, I know how much it hurts when great team members leave. There have been recent days when it feels like my organization is bleeding talent. If… Continue reading