Not long ago, I learned a valuable lesson while pulling weeds in my garden. Many lessons, actually. One wouldn’t think there are lessons in leadership based on how you pull weeds, but I’m here to tell you that nature works in mysterious ways. How Does Your Garden Grow? It’s amazing how digging in the dirt […]
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You’ve hired a great person to fit the job description … now what? A recent study showed that only 40% of new hires are still engaged after 6 months on the job and they’re probably looking for a new job. To prevent this from happening, the next most important thing to do is make sure […]
Read More2015 is off to a good start! EconomyWatch.com recently reported that almost 3.0 million jobs were added in 2014 – the best since 1999. With more job openings and opportunities to hire people, let’s look at what it means to have a “good start” in the workplace. A “good start” begins during the interview process. […]
Read MoreTheodore Zeldin said “Conversations can change the way you see the world and can even change the world.” So I ask you this: What are you talking about … and are your conversations focused on the transaction or interaction? And how does one turn the tide from a transactional conversation to an interactive conversation? It’s […]
Read MoreWhen you talk to people, are you focused on the transaction or your interaction? Think about it. A transactional encounter is one where you’re going through the motions to get the task or the discourse done. Maybe you’re texting, talking on the phone to someone else or just dazed and confused. But the bottom line […]
Read MoreThere’s a term that’s been bantered about that I find rather interesting: “Overcompensating for incompetence.” This is how it works: a person isn’t doing the job, so the boss does it for them. Somehow this term seems like an oxymoron because if the boss was competent, then he/she wouldn’t be overcompensating. They’d be fixing the […]
Read MoreThere’s a lot of “buzz” about attracting, retaining and engaging employees these days. Now that the economy is improving and there’s more movement in the job market, the job seeker has more choices. A recent study reported that 70% of employees are looking for a job. Another study reported that only 40% of employees are […]
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