As this week marks the official start of Spring for most northern countries, I wanted to take the opportunity to revisit an idea I wrote about sometime ago about a seasonal event in these parts and the lessons we can glean from it on leadership and organizational success. In addition … Click to continue reading
The following is a guest post by Mark Murphy. It’s a fascinating exercise to read your own job ads and ask: “How many other companies could say the identical thing that we’re saying?” If your answer is one or more, then you’re probably not giving the high performing stars you … Click to continue reading
Whether you’re a fan of the NBA or not, it’s hard not to take notice of the story of Jeremy Lin, a basketball player who in two weeks went from being the back-up for the back-up players, to a celebrated point guard for the New York Knicks. In most business … Click to continue reading
Does vision still play a key role for organizations in today’s ever-changing world? That the basis of my conversation with best-selling author and former executive Jesse Lyn Stoner in this episode of my leadership podcast show, “Leadership Biz Cafe”. Jesse Lyn Stoner is a business consultant, former executive, and bestselling … Click to continue reading
No matter what field or industry you work in, we’ve all had the experience of working for someone who was clearly not fit for the leadership role. In some cases, this was manifested in their inability to make key decisions and in the worst-case scenarios, it was like working with … Click to continue reading
Opportunity. It’s one of a handful of words which on its own can inspire hope and the sense that we might be one step closer to reaching those personal goals we set out for ourselves. Opportunities also serve as the driving force that pushes organizations into pursuing new territory, in … Click to continue reading
One of the new features I will be adding to my blog this year is what I’m calling the “Coffee House Book Review”, which will feature reviews on books from the fields of leadership, management, marketing, and other areas of interest to those who are running or managing a business … Click to continue reading
Around our house, nothing signals the end of summer more than helping our kids prepare for their return to the daily school routine. The arrival of the end of summer also means that companies are now returning to full strength with most of their employees having finished their vacation time … Click to continue reading
Recognition. It’s something we all seek in our workplaces and yet, it’s the kind of feedback so many of us find noticeably absent in our interactions with those who lead our organizations. There’s been numerous studies that show how making time to recognize the contributions of others helps to create … Click to continue reading
Recently my wife and I took advantage of the school summer break to take our kids on vacation at one of our country’s most popular tourist destinations. As it was the first time we’d taken our kids there, it was only natural that we wanted to check out the various … Click to continue reading
Most businesses understand that to survive in today’s global economy, you can’t simply expect employees to do what they’re told. Instead, it’s important to create an environment where employees can ask questions to understand why certain processes are in place, so that new ideas or approaches to improve how the … Click to continue reading
Over the weekend, I watched a fascinating documentary about the various pyramids built during the early dynasties of the Ancient Egyptian civilization, the most famous of these being the Giza pyramids found just outside of Cairo. Over the course of the documentary, Egyptologists shared new theories about how these magnificent … Click to continue reading