Expert insights. Personalized for you.
The real reason you haven't gotten to the level you want to be at is that you're: Lazy, Scared, Unfocused, or Undisciplined That's okay. Everyone else is too. People who can defeat that part of themselves are the ones who rise to the top. MORE
195 
"You can have a conversation with anyone — provided you actually care about what they say." I'm genuinely curious about people. So when I go out, I am intentional about being genuinely curious about people I run into. I'll chat with the check-out people at my supermarket. MORE
"I hate to delegate — it's easier if I just do it myself." That's a recipe for a management disaster. Leaders build a delegation strategy in everything they do. The more they delegate lower-level tasks, the more time they have to spend planning, leading, communicating, and growing their team. MORE
Businesses and employees are at a critical juncture right now. As the pandemic hopefully recedes and business gets back to a 'new' normal, companies are running into a recalcitrant employee who might not want to come back and work in the office. Not everyone. MORE
As Wayne Gretzky said a number of years ago: "I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been." — Where do you think your puck is going to be in the next five years? Where is your career or business going? Is it thriving or flat? Where is your industry going? Growing or shrinking? These are VERY scary questions to ask on a Monday morning. Let’s be honest — when is the right time to ask? MORE
"You know your job — just do it!" Most managers forget that educating your troops is an ongoing process. Great leaders build a learning journey for every team member who reports to them. Success relies on the consistent growth of your team, expanding their knowledge base and experience. MORE
Work-At-Home — we’ve done it sporadically, but now we have to do it full-time to help ourselves and our neighbors. You might be finding it hard to stay focused on the job when you’re doing your job at home full-time. MORE
December is the perfect time to start laying out your plans for the new year. First, I'd like you to revisit 2019 to better understand where you are and where you need to go. MORE
One of my favorite stories this year is A Christmas Carol, By Charles Dickens — and my favorite part is the end: But he was early at the office next morning. Oh, he was early there. If he could only be there first, and catch Bob Cratchit coming late! That was the thing he had set his heart upon. MORE
“Things won’t change as much as they will accelerate. While other crises reshaped the future, this crisis is making the future happen faster.” — Scott Galloway You see it happening all around you. MORE
At this time of year, I ask my clients to step back, relax, reflect, and re-fuel. Here are some of the best resources I used in 2019 to do just that. Enjoy! BOOKS & AUDIBLE: How Music Works By David Byrne This book teaches you all about BUSINESS. MORE
Want to listen to the podcast? Click here. If you aren’t targeting the right people, you aren’t playing the game correctly. Unfortunately, many businesses try a broad-brush strategy to try to attract everyone. And it always fails. Here are four quick tips (and a resource!) MORE
"Yeah, yeah. I have to communicate more." NO, not 'more'. You have to communicate strategically to your team, peers, and key people above you to be a great leader. It's not MORE communication, it's how, when, what, and why you're communicating. MORE
Your entire team is working from home — this has never happened before. How do you keep the engine running? How do you keep the productivity up? How do you manage them so they will stay energized and focused? We have two solutions: Read the rest of this article. MORE
We've been in a global lockdown for over a year. Things haven't stopped, but there's been a cumulative business anxiety level that's impacted our growth potential. Even though many businesses have posted gains, there's been a wariness of 'what's next' for the past 12 months. MORE
If you manage a team, you probably have a problem child (or two). They forget to do things, miss deadlines, push back frequently, and overall do not fit in with the other high-performing members of your team. MORE
The world is grappling with an issue of enormous scale and human impact, and our hearts go out to all who have been affected by the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). At Starbucks, we believe it is our role and responsibility. You’ve probably received one of these messages and now it’s serious. MORE
P = P - I Once you understand this simple equation, it all becomes clear. Performance = Potential - Interference ( link ) Eliminate the interference and your full potential will equal your full performance, where there are no obstacles in your way holding you back. Have you ever felt like this? MORE
I met with a close colleague at Starbucks the other day and while we were reminiscing, I realized I’ve been coaching for 14 years — time flies when you’re having so much fun. MORE
After 20+ years in corporate management positions and coaching high-performing executives, I've seen it all. Bad managers who can't make up their mind, who vacillate quarterly based on wind direction and managers who manage by fear, non-information, and deception. MORE
This is a powerful article from my good friend, Hans Hanson — a National College Advisor who helps families save college costs and win admissions. It was so spot-on, I had to re-publish it on my site. Enjoy. The predictable behavior of college has shown itself in full force over the last week. MORE
“Don’t be afraid to break some rules.” - Arnold Schwarzenegger I get it - you’re worried about what the outside world will think of you — that possibly bending some rules in your favor is “beneath you”. Listen: The most successful people on this planet do not care about how they achieve it. MORE
"You know your job — just do it!" Most managers forget that educating your troops is an ongoing process. Great leaders build a learning journey for every team member who reports to them. Success relies on the consistent growth of your team, expanding their knowledge base and experience. MORE
"Audentes Fortuna Juvat" (in Latin). There are many articles dissecting this simple phrase - some good and some way off base. Here’s my take — to get where you want to go in life, you have to take chances, step out of your comfort zone, and sometimes do things that scare you. MORE
As we slowly emerge from our country’s pandemic, there will be many current and future adjustments to how we work. The impact to our teams and how we manage them will be a major concern for all leaders moving forward. MORE
More often than you would expect, I find competent, hard-working people trying to survive in dysfunctional organizations. Organizations that: Hold them back professionally by doing the ‘same old stuff’ every day. Frustrate them continuously with bad managers who make bad decisions. MORE
“I need to find a job.” ”I I need to find a better job.” Is this you? The month of December is a time to slowly power-down and relax. People tell themselves they will begin their brand-new job search on January 1, 2021. What happens? Get on stage with a cast of thousands. MORE
Most people expect certain things to happen (cause and effect): "I send out resumes and I'll get interviews/job offers." "I I promote massively on social media and I'll get lots of clients." "I I set the goals for my team and they will perform perfectly." MORE
“When it comes to building your personal brand, a coach can be a powerful resource who can help you get out of your own way, stand out, and take action to achieve the things that are truly important to you.” — Forbes, 2019 It’s hard in today’s business world to jump and remain on the path to success. MORE
Most people are under the impression if they hire a resume writer to hone their resume, a flood of job offers will magically appear when they input it into LinkedIn and Indeed. They are sadly mistaken. MORE
I managed large teams for over 15 years in corporate and have been coaching C-Level clients for 15 more. During this time, I've probably run into every scenario a manager can experience. Here are my top 20 hacks to make you a better leader (in no special order): 1. MORE
You’re probably familiar with Newton's First Law of Motion — “An object at rest tends to stay at rest unless acted upon by a sum of physical forces.” This is the behavior of an average employee at work today. MORE
“Don’t be afraid to break some rules.” - Arnold Schwarzenegger To win, you must exploit the system. I get it - you’re worried about what the outside world will think of you — that possibly bending some rules in your favor is “beneath you”. MORE
I want you to watch “The Ten Meter Tower”. It’s one of my favorite NY Times/YouTube videos. The premise: “Our objective in making this film was something of a psychology experiment: We sought to capture people facing a difficult situation, to make a portrait of humans in doubt. MORE
Going out on a limb here on a Friday. I am a firm believer that businesses should start to shift to a 4-day workweek. Baby boomers for the most part have or are thinking about retiring - so the old adage of 'it's always been that way' is kind of a specious argument. MORE
Rich Gee Group
DECEMBER 2, 2021
"You know your job — just do it!" Most managers forget that educating your troops is an ongoing process. Great leaders build a learning journey for every team member who reports to them. Success relies on the consistent growth of your team, expanding their knowledge base and experience.
Rich Gee Group
DECEMBER 2, 2021
"You know your job — just do it!" Most managers forget that educating your troops is an ongoing process. Great leaders build a learning journey for every team member who reports to them. Success relies on the consistent growth of your team, expanding their knowledge base and experience.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Rich Gee Group
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
"I hate to delegate — it's easier if I just do it myself." That's a recipe for a management disaster. Leaders build a delegation strategy in everything they do. The more they delegate lower-level tasks, the more time they have to spend planning, leading, communicating, and growing their team.
Rich Gee Group
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
"Yeah, yeah. I have to communicate more." NO, not 'more'. You have to communicate strategically to your team, peers, and key people above you to be a great leader. It's not MORE communication, it's how, when, what, and why you're communicating.
Advertisement
Learn how to protect your company from The Great Resignation’s turnover epidemic.
Rich Gee Group
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
If you manage a team, you probably have a problem child (or two). They forget to do things, miss deadlines, push back frequently, and overall do not fit in with the other high-performing members of your team.
Rich Gee Group
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Most people expect certain things to happen (cause and effect): "I send out resumes and I'll get interviews/job offers." "I I promote massively on social media and I'll get lots of clients." "I I set the goals for my team and they will perform perfectly."
Rich Gee Group
NOVEMBER 21, 2020
“Don’t be afraid to break some rules.” - Arnold Schwarzenegger To win, you must exploit the system. I get it - you’re worried about what the outside world will think of you — that possibly bending some rules in your favor is “beneath you”.
Rich Gee Group
AUGUST 27, 2021
"You can have a conversation with anyone — provided you actually care about what they say." I'm genuinely curious about people. So when I go out, I am intentional about being genuinely curious about people I run into. I'll chat with the check-out people at my supermarket.
Rich Gee Group
MAY 17, 2021
Businesses and employees are at a critical juncture right now. As the pandemic hopefully recedes and business gets back to a 'new' normal, companies are running into a recalcitrant employee who might not want to come back and work in the office. Not everyone.
Advertisement
Stay compliant with Paycor’s COVID-19 Action Plan FAQs and templates toolkit.
Rich Gee Group
MAY 4, 2021
As we slowly emerge from our country’s pandemic, there will be many current and future adjustments to how we work. The impact to our teams and how we manage them will be a major concern for all leaders moving forward.
|
Rich Gee Group
APRIL 9, 2021
Going out on a limb here on a Friday. I am a firm believer that businesses should start to shift to a 4-day workweek. Baby boomers for the most part have or are thinking about retiring - so the old adage of 'it's always been that way' is kind of a specious argument.
Rich Gee Group
APRIL 7, 2021
P = P - I Once you understand this simple equation, it all becomes clear. Performance = Potential - Interference ( link ) Eliminate the interference and your full potential will equal your full performance, where there are no obstacles in your way holding you back. Have you ever felt like this?
Rich Gee Group
MARCH 23, 2021
We've been in a global lockdown for over a year. Things haven't stopped, but there's been a cumulative business anxiety level that's impacted our growth potential. Even though many businesses have posted gains, there's been a wariness of 'what's next' for the past 12 months.
Rich Gee Group
MARCH 17, 2021
Most people are under the impression if they hire a resume writer to hone their resume, a flood of job offers will magically appear when they input it into LinkedIn and Indeed. They are sadly mistaken.
Advertisement
The federal government is developing a rule requiring employers with more than 100 employees ensure their workers are vaccinated or produce a negative COVID test weekly before entering the workplace. So, what can your organization do to prepare? Get Paycor’s COVID Vaccination Policy Template to help communicate important details to your employees.
Rich Gee Group
MARCH 10, 2021
The real reason you haven't gotten to the level you want to be at is that you're: Lazy, Scared, Unfocused, or Undisciplined That's okay. Everyone else is too. People who can defeat that part of themselves are the ones who rise to the top.
Rich Gee Group
DECEMBER 3, 2019
December is the perfect time to start laying out your plans for the new year. First, I'd like you to revisit 2019 to better understand where you are and where you need to go.
Rich Gee Group
DECEMBER 24, 2019
One of my favorite stories this year is A Christmas Carol, By Charles Dickens — and my favorite part is the end: But he was early at the office next morning. Oh, he was early there. If he could only be there first, and catch Bob Cratchit coming late! That was the thing he had set his heart upon.
Rich Gee Group
JANUARY 13, 2020
I met with a close colleague at Starbucks the other day and while we were reminiscing, I realized I’ve been coaching for 14 years — time flies when you’re having so much fun.
Advertisement
In this whitepaper, Paycor examines the top 7 things you can do to out-maneuver your competition and win the war for talent in the coming months.
Rich Gee Group
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
“I need to find a job.” ”I I need to find a better job.” Is this you? The month of December is a time to slowly power-down and relax. People tell themselves they will begin their brand-new job search on January 1, 2021. What happens? Get on stage with a cast of thousands.
Rich Gee Group
NOVEMBER 21, 2020
“Don’t be afraid to break some rules.” - Arnold Schwarzenegger I get it - you’re worried about what the outside world will think of you — that possibly bending some rules in your favor is “beneath you”. Listen: The most successful people on this planet do not care about how they achieve it.
Rich Gee Group
MARCH 12, 2020
The world is grappling with an issue of enormous scale and human impact, and our hearts go out to all who have been affected by the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). At Starbucks, we believe it is our role and responsibility. You’ve probably received one of these messages and now it’s serious.
Rich Gee Group
MARCH 23, 2020
Your entire team is working from home — this has never happened before. How do you keep the engine running? How do you keep the productivity up? How do you manage them so they will stay energized and focused? We have two solutions: Read the rest of this article.
Advertisement
In this whitepaper, Paycor examines the top seven compliance risks of 2021 and offers best practices on how to mitigate your risk. Download Paycor's guide today.
Rich Gee Group
OCTOBER 7, 2020
I want you to watch “The Ten Meter Tower”. It’s one of my favorite NY Times/YouTube videos. The premise: “Our objective in making this film was something of a psychology experiment: We sought to capture people facing a difficult situation, to make a portrait of humans in doubt.
Rich Gee Group
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
"Audentes Fortuna Juvat" (in Latin). There are many articles dissecting this simple phrase - some good and some way off base. Here’s my take — to get where you want to go in life, you have to take chances, step out of your comfort zone, and sometimes do things that scare you.
Rich Gee Group
JULY 28, 2020
Want to listen to the podcast? Click here. If you aren’t targeting the right people, you aren’t playing the game correctly. Unfortunately, many businesses try a broad-brush strategy to try to attract everyone. And it always fails. Here are four quick tips (and a resource!)
Rich Gee Group
JULY 24, 2020
“Things won’t change as much as they will accelerate. While other crises reshaped the future, this crisis is making the future happen faster.” — Scott Galloway You see it happening all around you.
Advertisement
In 2021, many of your competitors will invest in talent development software. If you make the right decision, invest in the right software, and if your organization is willing to use it, you can realize five decisive competitive advantages. To see those advantages, download Paycor’s latest guide, 5 Reasons CFOs Invest in Talent Development.
Rich Gee Group
MAY 3, 2020
This is a powerful article from my good friend, Hans Hanson — a National College Advisor who helps families save college costs and win admissions. It was so spot-on, I had to re-publish it on my site. Enjoy. The predictable behavior of college has shown itself in full force over the last week.
Rich Gee Group
MARCH 30, 2020
Work-At-Home — we’ve done it sporadically, but now we have to do it full-time to help ourselves and our neighbors. You might be finding it hard to stay focused on the job when you’re doing your job at home full-time.
Rich Gee Group
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
“When it comes to building your personal brand, a coach can be a powerful resource who can help you get out of your own way, stand out, and take action to achieve the things that are truly important to you.” — Forbes, 2019 It’s hard in today’s business world to jump and remain on the path to success.
Rich Gee Group
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
After 20+ years in corporate management positions and coaching high-performing executives, I've seen it all. Bad managers who can't make up their mind, who vacillate quarterly based on wind direction and managers who manage by fear, non-information, and deception.
Advertisement
As an HR leader, your goal for talent development is to create an environment where everyone is motivated and supported to achieve a shared vision of success. By investing in the right software, you can realize five decisive competitive advantages. To see those advantages, download Paycor’s latest guide!
Rich Gee Group
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
As Wayne Gretzky said a number of years ago: "I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been." — Where do you think your puck is going to be in the next five years? Where is your career or business going? Is it thriving or flat? Where is your industry going? Growing or shrinking? These are VERY scary questions to ask on a Monday morning. Let’s be honest — when is the right time to ask?
Rich Gee Group
JANUARY 6, 2020
You’re probably familiar with Newton's First Law of Motion — “An object at rest tends to stay at rest unless acted upon by a sum of physical forces.” This is the behavior of an average employee at work today.
Rich Gee Group
JANUARY 2, 2020
More often than you would expect, I find competent, hard-working people trying to survive in dysfunctional organizations. Organizations that: Hold them back professionally by doing the ‘same old stuff’ every day. Frustrate them continuously with bad managers who make bad decisions.
Rich Gee Group
DECEMBER 16, 2019
At this time of year, I ask my clients to step back, relax, reflect, and re-fuel. Here are some of the best resources I used in 2019 to do just that. Enjoy! BOOKS & AUDIBLE: How Music Works By David Byrne This book teaches you all about BUSINESS.
Advertisement
Building the ideal HR team doesn’t happen overnight—especially when CFOs have limited time, budget and resources. But our new guide can give you advice on where to start and key focus areas you need to know. Download our guide today!
Let's personalize your content