Employee activism is increasingly common, particularly from those most likely to become leaders within your firm. Activism across the spectrum of beliefs is part of who the younger generations are. As a result, what employees expect of their leaders is also evolving – EQ is often as important as IQ, for example. With all of […]
Each leader is gifted at something. It’s the way our brains work. Some of us are visionaries and innovators, while others are persistent problem solvers or organizational gurus. Each of us has a leadership superpower. However, what that superpower is, isn’t clear to everyone. When you discover and use it, though, your success will be […]
We talk a lot about how leaders can improve employee engagement and recognize hard work and motivation. But what about those who can’t or don’t want to disengage? The workaholics. In a survey published just before the COVID outbreak, 48% of American respondents considered themselves a workaholic. That same study revealed that respondents spent an […]
No matter what industry you are in, there are always roles that grab the glory. Typically these are filled by extroverted people who enjoy the attention and likely enjoy being acknowledged publicly for successes. But any healthy and fully functioning company also has pivotal players behind the scenes. Drawing out the best in the personalities […]
If you’ve followed the 2022 World Cup, you probably watched with elation (and surprise) as the US advanced. That is until their heartbreaking loss to the Netherlands. But even without a US team to root for, there are several reasons to continue to watch the Cup games. In leading a soccer team or leading a […]
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 […]
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. […]
Strategic business plans can be a lot of fun–no, really. It’s exciting to turn a corner to have a new goal or approach. Implementation, on the other hand, is where things often fall apart. It’s where strategy meets reality, assignments are made, and buy-in is sought. Planning is exciting, plan implementation is a grind. But smart […]