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Manage High Performers by Building Strengths
I went axe throwing for the first time recently. It was a great experience and I learned all about how to throw an axe. There are two ways to throw the...
Work Motivation: A View from Each Generation
As a Gen Xer, it’s been interesting to me to watch the Boomers and the Millennials, the generations on either side of me. For the most part,...
Together Like PB & J: Improving Engagement and Satisfaction
As a manager, I’d much rather have you quit than stay and be unhappy. The negativity that ‘actively disengaged’ employees bring to the culture of the...
Leverage HR Solutions to Ward Off Burnout
It can feel like trying to walk up the down escalator – you’re working hard but not making progress. And as more employees burnout or resign, the...
It's in the Delivery: Ready for Feedback?
I like the wind. It can be gentle like rustling leaves or forceful like a tornado. The wind itself is not something we can see or hold, yet it contains...
5 Ways Annual Reviews Can Improve Work Performance
“I love performance reviews,” said nobody ever. But what if you could change how those meetings go? What if, instead of the same review-the-form...
Beyond Attitude - Let's Talk Gratitude
How often do you thank someone? I bet it’s several times a day. Thanks for holding the door, for explaining a process, for delivering a package. It’s...
Do it Today: Feedback Drives Performance Management
I have a friend who works in the construction business. In his role as Foreman of an iron working crew, Craig needs to provide direct and honest...