It was October 1, 1991. I had a “good” job as the Employee Benefits and Medical Department Supervisor for a global appliance manufacturer. I knew I had an… Continue Reading
Leadership
How to Refocus After an Amazing Summer
The beautiful distractions of summer vacations are over. Kids have returned to school. Colleges and universities have welcomed returning and new students. Lockers are slamming and lecture halls… Continue Reading
OMG!! Did you hear what happened in the meeting?
Joseph and Sally, co-workers at Software Solutions, were walking to the break-room and overheard the managers in their meeting talking about bringing in an outside vendor to market… Continue Reading
Mission Possible: How to Get Clarity for Transformation
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to be on the most rewarding and fulfilling team in the entire world? This most incredible team had… Continue Reading
The High Cost of the I in Teams
You’ve probably heard the saying about how “there is no I in team.” It’s catchy. It’s cute. And, with all due respect to former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Vernon… Continue Reading
The Best Thing for Teams
I work with hundreds of managers each year. Some of these managers are also deemed leaders, yet they perform management functions — even if they are the CEO/President… Continue Reading
Fit or Flop – Are your employees in the RIGHT roles?
Have you ever hired or promoted someone who seemed like a rock star, then been completely baffled and disappointed by their poor performance in their new role? We… Continue Reading
How Curiosity Leads to Graceful Evolution
I was hiking in Hickory Hollow Canyon in St Genevieve, MO recently. It’s a gorgeous natural area that really is a canyon, complete with waterfalls and a stream.… Continue Reading
Spring Into the Evolution of Employee Engagement
Spring is here! The transformation from dreary brown and grey to vibrant green is underway and the sights and scents of new life fill the air more and… Continue Reading
Are You Bleeding Green?
Organizations often think in terms of bottom line – red or black. But I think in terms of green. Green conjures up a lot of things for me.… Continue Reading
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