Orchestra Without a Conductor
This was a farewell. The last concert of the year for the high-school orchestra. The seniors wore roses and beamed with personality. The conductor held up his baton, and the music began. Powerful. Brilliant. Exciting. A send-off to the next phase of their lives. Then...
The Secret to Employee Engagement
“How do I get my team to care?” Employee engagement is the number one requested topic from my readers. If you’re struggling with employee engagement, you’re not alone. Gallup says: “Seventy-one percent of American workers are “not...Talent Reviews: What They're Saying Behind Closed Doors
The talent you count on as central to your brand could rub people the wrong way. What you do well, may not do you well. After two decades participating in talent reviews, I’ve noticed a pattern. The talents candidates count on as central to their brand, are often...
Prove it! Growing Leaders One Proof at a Time
They think it can’t be done. You do. Now you’ve got to prove it. Game on. Nothing’s more inspirational than having something to prove. My team has spent the last 2 years proving “the impossible.” The more folks told us “it”...
Frontline Festival-May 2013: Trust and Transparency Edition
Welcome to the May Frontline Festival. Thanks to all the amazing thought leaders sharing their perspectives on Trust and Transparency. Building Trust Wally Bock of Three Star Leadership says trust is important, but it has more than one dimension. I like that he...
How To Fire Someone… With Compassion
You really like this guy. You’ve grown close over the years. You care about him. You might even know his family. Perhaps he’s even a strong performer who did something stupid. Now you have to fire him. How do you that? Firing someone is the hardest thing...
Powerful Perspective: Opportunities and the Arch of Time
You hear devastating news. Job loss. A diagnosis. A new baby with life-changing special needs. Your brain and heart rush through thoughts, prayers, next steps. It’s hard to gain perspective. This was not in the plan. What now? Perspective and the Arch of Time I...
Should You Reveal Your Secret at Work?
You want to show up authentic, but then again not every environment is safe. If you tell your secret, will they admire your courage? Will it bring you closer to your boss and others? Or. Will they judge you? Will doors open or close as a result of your authenticity?...
