Thank goodness leaders and managers are becoming increasingly aware of the critical importance of paying attention not only to organizational performance (operational efficiencies, financial performance, etc.) but also organizational health (how teams agree to function to get great work done together). […]
It’s been said that on average it takes six seconds for a recruiter to make a decision as to whether to pass your resume forward to a company or a hiring manager or to classify it as a […]
Fact: 46% of new employees will fail within their first 18 months on the job. This startling figure (revealed by a study by Leadership IQ) is enough to put you off that exciting career move, or even step […]
Succession planning is, or at least should be, a vital part of any organization’s long-term strategy. With the understanding that this will be unique to the reflection of your own organization, succession plans should be customized to the needs […]
I’m sure you’ve had the experience of sitting and listening to a new vision or strategy from the CEO. Sometimes these are a hit, and you can’t wait to jump on the bus, but in some cases you […]
When considering improving your employee’s leadership skills often we think “Send them to training.” It’s as if leaders miraculously emerge from the training room changed forever. Realistically though, what really happens after training? It should come as no […]
It’s been said employees do not leave companies, they leave leaders, supervisors and managers. A respected author, Fortune 500 CEO and Poet James Autry said that behind every termination there is a failure in leadership. All leaders should […]
The national elections have stirred up many issues that affect business throughout our country. Taxes, health insurance and healthcare costs, the handling of our diverse population, crime, terrorism, and so many others. There are no easy solutions for any of […]
Recently I had the pleasure of facilitating the OI Global Partners meeting in Toronto, ON. I was joined by thirty partner firms from around the globe to discuss the disruption being seen in the marketplace and trends that […]
There are valid reasons to dismiss job applicants with “you’re overqualified!” As often as not, it can be a thoughtless, dispiriting copout. Poor interviewers and weak managers use it most. If a hiring manager is concerned that an […]