A Conversation with a Critic
Leaders don’t have to search for critics. They attract them. I’m often in the position to hear negative feedback about leaders that I coach. Everyone judges a leader’s performance. Even those who think… Continue reading
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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
75% Have Hired the Wrong Person
I’ll never forget Jack Welch saying you have about a 50/50 chance of hiring the right person. Surveys confirm that the majority of organizations have hired the wrong person.* The wrong hire: Drains… Continue reading
5 Ways to Live Your Life Up The Mood Elevator
Winners of this giveaway have been selected and notified. New Book Giveaway!! 20 free copies of The Mood Elevator . Leave a comment on this guest post by Dr. Larry Senn to become eligible to… Continue reading
The Secret Ingredient to Reaching the Next Level
The secret to reaching the next level is discomfort. Discomfort is where improvement begins. You must allow others to work through discomfort if you expect them to reach the next level. Allow discomfort:… Continue reading
89% of Employees are Demotivated by Ineffective Managers and Leaders
It might hurt, but look in the mirror if people around you are low energy slugs. The greatest ability is the ability to develop abilities. 98% of employees who have good leaders are… Continue reading