LDRLB

OCTOBER 31, 2012

For a recent research project, I interviewed a group of nuns who had given up their lives, taken a vow of poverty, and devoted their lives to service. Quit hammering your followers with value statements and high-priced communication plaques. We promote and revere charisma, rather than service.

Hammer 160

Hammer Charisma Human Resources Follow-up 160

Strategy Driven

JULY 22, 2016

Recruiting is like a hammer. If you’re building a house and the only tool you’ve supplied your framer is a hammer, then then don’t blame the framer if it takes five times longer than you’d like, and costs a bundle more than it should. Succession planning must be led by the top executive, not simply delegated to human resources.

Planning 50

Planning Hammer Succession Constraint 50

In the CEO Afterlife

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

When it comes to belt-tightening, the astute CEO will target those areas or projects that don’t detract from the vision/strategy or the company’s competitive differentiation. CEO’s justify across-the-board cuts because they think it is fair. It may be, but it isn’t smart. But, these blips have a way of separating leaders from followers.

Short-term 232

Short-term Long-term Advertising Hammer 232

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 1, 2017

When I ask leadership development clients to describe the type of motivation they’d like to see in their teams, they mention qualities such as persistence, being a self-starter, having a sense of accountability for and commitment to achieving results, and being willing to go the extra mile on projects or to help other team members.

Motivation 8

Motivation Hammer Video Objective 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Then hammer out a joint plan with them. Manage the closure or layoff like a project. Appoint an experienced, full-time project leader and a strong team. The project leader should have sufficient experience, authority, and credibility in the organization to address the interests of all constituents.

Hammer 8

Hammer Operations Quality Project 8

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 7, 2016

According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), late 2015 was the most difficult hiring period in four years. ” In his family’s living room, his proud parents give him his “grandpappy’s” giant hammer. ” message and think, Hey, maybe it’s time for a change.

Marketing 8

Marketing Strategy Hammer Media 8