Use the tools as a starting point and not the end or the goal and you’ll get a lot more out of them. 'The more time you spend in management or HR, the more you will come in contact with tools like DiSC, Forte, Myers Briggs and Insights Discovery Profiles.  But be careful when you use them because they come with some unexpected risks. MORE >>

Motivation Rewards and Incentives Setting Goals Staff Development UncategorizedToday I was reminded again that different people have different reasons for doing (or not doing) good work.  It’s an easy lesson to forget when you are busy and juggling multiple priorities.  And that balance is different for every individual. MORE >>

Book Reviews Adam Grant books Communication effectiveness Goals Inspiration leadership Life management managing conflict Motivation Promotion Team Time Management Tools 'It took me a long time to read Give and Take although not for the reason you might think.  The premise of the book feels both natural and surprising.  Did you read it?  MORE >>

The leader sets up the target, inspires the troops and then moves on to other things while the manager develops and implements a tactical plan to achieve the goal. Survive Your Promotion! Must all managers be leaders?  Should leaders be able to break their grand dreams and schemes into tactical action plans?  What is a leader anyway?  MORE >>

Tips for New Managers on Navigating the Transition from Individual Contributor to Team Leader Skip to content Home About the Book About Katy Recommended Reading ← Motivation Aligning Team Goals with Organizational Objectives → FREE Goal Planning Toolkit! 15 Responses to FREE Goal Planning Toolkit! Happy New Year! MORE >>