We’ve all heard it. Nobody likes their job or the company they work for. Well maybe it’s not quite that dramatic but it is true that a Gallup poll indicates that disengagement is at a whopping 70%. Not […]
As a manager, you are in a tough spot. At times, it can feel like you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place. On one hand, you must understand, support and ensure your team’s share of the […]
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 […]
I’ve managed a number of teams over the years. Some I built from scratch; some I inherited and then changed over time. While each team had its unique characteristics, they had two main similarities, which influenced – I […]
Over the past two years, more employees have become more dissatisfied with their jobs and their employers. The key factor is “not feeling appreciated” and/or “not being given opportunities to grow, learn and develop” by their employers. Though […]
Hire slowly, fire quickly. Seems rather straightforward. But in reality, this is the exact opposite of how most companies operate. And it can seemingly be for good reasons—at least the quick-hiring part. Companies may find themselves in high-growth […]
Fresh off the 4th of July holiday weekend, I have had some time to reflect on the meaning of this holiday and how it applies to a critical component of our great nation: Top Performers. Any company interested […]
I spent the first 15 years of my professional life knowing something was “off” in most of the jobs at which I toiled. In some cases, the reason for the poor fit was obvious: a company culture in […]
I have a theory that we could get more done if we weren’t carrying forward so much of our past into each day. What issues, concerns and thoughts do you (or others) carry into work? Most of our […]
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I am struck with how many folks do not think in current contributions to their employers, but believe their past will keep them safely employed in the future. The same people who must have the newest and greatest […]