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Optimism at work
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What a difference a battery makes!
I was out cycling last week getting in shape for my upcoming IronGirl® triathlon in August. Unfortunately, over... -
Do you know how to overcome the biggest internal POW of all?
Let's start with a quick review. A POW is something internal or external that feels like a heavy... -
What Part of Engagement Do You Own?
I just finished reading an article about employee engagement and I'm pleased and aggravated at the same time.... -
Meeting of the Minds for Engagement
The employee engagement survey results are in and they aren’t where you want them to be. Who is... -
What If People Had a Check Pressure Alert?
In the locker room at the gym this morning I overheard 2 ladies saying that their check tire... -
What Have You Learned from Your Bosses?
Every day I receive a "Management Tip of the Day" from Harvard Business Review. Sometimes they are a good... -
Too Much to Do – Not Enough Time?
When I'm working with leaders they often report having WAY TOO MUCH TO DO and not nearly enough... -
Whose Job is it to Manage Poor Performers?
I was reading about a survey today from Robert Half International about how much time supervisors spend managing... -
Would You Get the Vote?
Well the election is over and now we can get back to watching our regularly scheduled programming with... -
Love Thy Neighbor…Really??
I’m just returning from a lovely vacation staying in a short stay rental in the Marina district of... -
Passion & People
I was presenting at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Strategy Conference in Palms Springs, CA last... -
“Leadership is Influence”
This weekend I attended a banquet that honored & celebrated my son’s lacrosse team (Lehigh University) winning the...