According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national unemployment rate is at the lowest we’ve seen since 1969*. The constraint on finding the right people with the right skills, a great work ethic, and a perfect culture fit is tightening. It’s no wonder that hiring is the number one concern of CEOs**. And […]
Dave recently provided insight on Leadership Development as part of this expert leadership and coaching panel for Forbes Coaches Council With Gen Z entering the workforce comes a new set of challenges and benefits. Make sure your company is ready with this advice from Forbes Coaches Council experts. Source: Council Post: 14 Ways Leaders Can […]
Republishing this month’s newsletter in full: A look back on an article from February 2009 touching on a topic on the minds of many people and business leaders we speak to these days. Business Survival in 2009 (Leadership Lessons from a Recession Year) Since this is on the minds of most people and business leaders […]
Assessments All successful employee development programs start with an understanding of individuals’ strengths and weaknesses. Methodology Ensuring lasting effects of a leadership development program requires a multi-dimensional program that is modular and delivered at defined intervals. Content Training and development content should be tailored to drive individual development and achieve desired program results. Individual Development […]
Reposted from a recent December newsletter. Fostering an Environment of Transparency, Collaboration & Trust Liddell Consulting Group challenges you to spend 12 days on strengthening your company culture. If we know you as well as we think we do, half of you are out there saying – “Our company culture is already great.” And the […]
Let’s face it, change is hard. Many will go out of their way to avoid it. But, improvement requires keeping an eye to the future and continuously developing great leaders at all levels of your organization. By leading with vision and creating conditions that encourage others to rise above mediocrity and perform at their best, […]
All employees, at all levels, are concerned with the opportunity for learning and development compared to other aspects of their job. This occurs through new challenges, developmental assignments, developmental feedback, conversations, and mentoring; all of which are controlled almost exclusively by the employees’ respective manager. To make this work, the manager must believe that their […]
…this style doesn’t inspire anybody and, in the long run, just creates a bunch of robots that react to orders. Not exactly the conditions that build strong teams, stimulate innovation, and drive sustainable business performance. Very often, the “My Way or the Highway” method of management can ultimately drive employees, and the company, into the […]
If you want to make a real, positive, impression as a leader, consider these three things employees want in a job. They want… The opportunity to learn and grow To get paid To be inspired by their leaders Read an Expanded Article on This Idea Here »
Quick! Coffee or tea? It’s likely this decision was easy. Based on what you like and the fact that there were only two options, most would react almost automatically. It’s coffee for me, by the way. As we all know, life’s full of complicated decisions. As a leader, making effective decisions on behalf of your […]