Focus on people before digging into problems.The leaderly response to stink is empathy for your team.The rush to fix problems devalues people, but empathy respects and connects.Exploring problems and seeking solutions comes easier when people feel respected and connected.Talk to the person in front of you before working on the…...
5 Examples of Extraordinary Company Social Media Policies for Employees
We’re bombarded with information from all sides these days. To stay relevant, your brand needs to cut through the noise and be seen. The vast majority of companies these days invest heavily in SEO marketing to gain visibility. However, few invest the time and energy to encourage employees to…...
Not Another Video Conference: How to Manage Zoom Fatigue
Why “Zoom fatigue”:#1. Everyone looks like a stoic from New England on video conference.Emotionally intelligent leaders use inter-personal cues to monitor and manage relationships. Strong relationships enhance results.Every group on zoom looks disinterested, depressed, or adversarial. You might look at people’s faces on a video conference and wonder why they’re…...
The 5 Most Common Reasons Why You Did Not Land the Job
You just waltzed out of an interview at your dream company, for the perfect job. You were the essence of cool, practically oozed competence, and dazzled your interviewers with insightful, well thought out answers to every question thrown your way. You even managed to sprinkle in some humorous anecdotes…...
A Strategic Approach to Attracting Big Talent in Small Towns
Stating that there is currently a shortage of skilled workers in the US is somewhat of an understatement. According to a recent study carried out by Korn Ferry, the global talent crunch will exceed 35.2 million people by 2030. Businesses in small towns and cities are naturally hit harder…...
The journey to an inclusive, healthy and diverse workforce
It wasn’t long after I started recruiting 24 years ago that I realized that in the majority of the companies that we worked with, the executive teams all looked the same. Regardless of what the C-Suite’s background was, they inevitably hired people from similar backgrounds The obvious disadvantage of…...
A Two-Minute Guide To Artificial Intelligence – FORBES
If you keep hearing about artificial intelligence but aren’t quite sure what it means or how it works, you’re not alone. There’s been much confusion among the general public about the term, not helped by dramatic news stories about how “AI” will destroy jobs, or companies that overstate their abilities to “use AI.” A…...
When to Just Shut Up and Do It
Just shut up and do it:Discomfort is the path to success, but not all discomfort is the same.Sometimes discomfort means STOP. You’re uncomfortable with fudging the numbers, for example. In ethical areas discomfort means stop.In the area of development, discomfort means press forward. The only way to increase capacity is…...
Infographic: 6 Ways to Search for a Job When Currently Employed
Many people believe they can only look for a new job when not currently employed. The fact is, if you follow these 6 basic strategies, you should be able to seek and land a better job discreetly and ethically, while actively working full time. Questions? Please let us know…...
How Important is Culture When Hiring in the Public Sector, and Can You Change It?
As the US enjoys the lowest unemployment rates since the mid 1950’s, companies are experiencing challenges in hiring and retaining employees. Top performers are being heavily pursued, and exceptional candidates often times have multiple offers to choose from. All companies are affected by this current imbalance between Supply and…...
Understanding Culture. Why is Everyone so Resistant to Change?
A famous management consultant, Pete Drucker, is credited with the quote, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast”, implying that culture is the most important ingredient for a company’s success. Make no mistake about it, every single organization has a culture, regardless if it was strategically designed and crafted, or if…...
When to Give Second Chances and When to Cut Someone Loose
Don’t give second chances when:Response to failure is excuse or blame.People don’t appreciate the impact of their poor performance on others. Employees who minimize poor performance don’t own the negative impact they have on teams.Don’t give second chances to excuse-makers unless you want a culture of excuse-making.Give second chances when:#1.…...
The Top Ten Toxic Behaviors of Lousy Leaders
Top Ten toxic Behaviors of Lousy Leaders:#1. Neglecting relationships. A short conversation about someone’s family while getting coffee isn’t a waste of time. If you want great results, build strong relationships.#2. Tolerating bad apples. Time makes bad apples rot. They don’t ripen with time. Your team is waiting for you…...
11 Things to Never Say During Your Performance Review
Between the feeling of being thrust into the spotlight, the one-on-one setting with your manager and the gravity of what’s at stake, performance reviews can feel pretty uncomfortable. And when you’re made to feel uncomfortable, sometimes you aren’t always the most conscious of (or careful with) your words. But if…...
10 Ways to Spot Toxic Employees
10 ways to spot toxic employees:Team members are afraid of toxic employees. Ask a toxic person what they’re getting done and they’ll tell you what they plan to get done. Conversations have winners and losers. Listening is their tool to learn weaknesses, find fault, and gain advantage. Toxic employees allow…...
6 Critical Differences between Interviewing Passive and Active Candidates
It is a well-known fact that being able to recruit talented and experienced professionals for your organization is an absolute necessity if you wish to see your business grow and prosper. In today’s job market with historically low unemployment rates, attracting and landing top talent for your critical fill…...
