Hey gang, here’s something I’ve been struggling with for a while and want to run by you. Staying small means remembering your role is to serve, first. When he said jump, I didn’t ask, “how high?”, In contrast, how many examples do you have of bad bosses that seemed too busy to hear you out ? MORE >>

I’ve come to believe in the value of conflict as I see leaders struggle with it. Employees tended to agree in public meetings, but have one-to-one meetings afterwards where they vented their real opinions. It could be devastating to important corporate initiatives. Do they lead to outcomes that are beneficial? MORE >>

Increasingly Human Resources (HR) or Organizational Development (OD) teams are being asked to drive and deliver internal communications, but what is an internal communications plan and how do you go about writing and applying one? Billion) is lost annually due to lower productivity from actively disengaged workers alone. Daily. MORE >>

The magnitude of your impact is determined by your ability to ignite passion in others. You make a difference by inspiring others to make a difference. Drag others down and you’ll go down with them. The Those you inspire pull you forward. They don’t require pushing. MORE >>

Back in the good old days, if you were in a position of authority, you could just announce what needed to be done and assume it would be carried out. It doesn’t work to say, “Do it because I told you so.”. Ways to Influence Without Relying on Authority. Do you understand the process needed to accomplish the objective? You MORE >>