Some experts claim that in the future, work in organizations will be done by self managing teams. In my previous post, I mentioned that some
In reading Dr. Hallowell’s book Shine: Using Brain Science to Get the Best from Your People (Harvard Business Press, 2011), his third and fourth items
Do you work for a negative manager? Does your boss want to fix everyone? A focus on negativity can breed disengagement. I’m still mulling over
Where you work, what percentage of managers are fully engaged? Managers everywhere in every kind of industry and organization deplore the figures on employee engagement:
In my opinion, many business leaders have lost sight of how to motivate people at work. In fact, some companies haven’t updated their incentive practices
Does your boss know you and appreciate you for your work? If you’re in charge of people, how often do you give positive feedback? How
An organization’s health is only as sound as its leader’s decisions. Some companies prosper from wise leadership directions, while others struggle after flawed choices—choices that
How a leader responds to adversity reveals how effective that leader truly is. Reactions to setbacks or crises not only test leadership character but define
Business is an active, demanding endeavor. Only those who consistently apply themselves succeed. Organizations that thrive require leaders who actively dream, plan, engage, solve, pursue,
Surveys and studies indicate global job dissatisfaction is at a two-decade high. Disengaged employees account for nearly 70 percent of the workforce, which significantly affects
