Personality testing was originally used by the US army in WWI to provide predictive analysis on which veterans were likely to become shell-shocked. Since its original application, the tests have changed quite a bit. In the mid-1990s, personality assessments became a badge indicative of who you were. People wore them the same way they would […]
Some have called Elon Musk a “change agent.” Others have labeled his innovative ways as “ego driven.” Whether you love watching Musk with the same attention you give your favorite quarterback on game day, or you’re tired of him making the news, one thing stands out in his career. That’s his propensity for taking on […]
Leadership is always walking a tightrope of customer satisfaction, employee engagement, productivity, and profitability. This year leaders should consider the impact of labor unions.
At some point in your company’s history, your leadership spent time writing out your primary goals and the plans for reaching those goals. When was that? Do you still refer to those documents? Does your plan address all factions of your business as they exist today?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock lately, you’ve likely heard the phrase “quiet quitting.” Even though the name is new, the concept is not. Quiet quitting is another way to say low morale, poor employee engagement, or mentally checked out. And if you are seeing the trend within your organization, expect to feel the […]
Striving for a literal work/life balance as a definition of happiness sets us all up for disappointment. To have a productive life at work at the same time as having a meaningful personal life is a good idea. But it was conceptualized before we all started carrying these little computers in our pockets and could […]
Professional learning and leadership development programs are a necessity for successful businesses, and they are big business! Companies spent over $87.6 billion in 2018 on corporate training and development programs. That’s more than the annual revenue of Dell in 2021. Without clear development or learning opportunities, high-performing employees are likely to look for growth elsewhere. […]
The cure-all for the great resignation—letting everyone work from home when they want, right? But what if you operate a business where that isn’t an option? What do you do when you need employees on site every day? Don’t worry. You have options and the good thing is those options include something your employees will […]
Ambivalence does not have an immediately positive connotation, especially when applied to leaders. But there are times when it can help an executive build support and attain buy-in. Understanding when it is critical to strategic business development and when it is detrimental can positively impact company culture and boost a leader’s value in the eyes […]