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
Many business leaders have lost sight of what motivates people at work. In fact, some companies haven’t updated their incentive practices in years, which means
Imagine a workplace where people are scared to voice their opinions, where the fear of failure is so intense it paralyzes action. Such a work
Successful leaders who practice ethical persuasion are transparent, honest, vulnerable and accountable. They engage their employees in planning and two-way communication. They inspire dedicated and
Do you invest in the trust commodity? Leaders confer the highest levels of authority and trust on employees who effectively complete tasks, resolve problems and
Can you describe your work culture as one where individuals have confidence in the ability of and reliance on others to be fair, truthful, honorable
When it comes to employee engagement, adopting a philosophy that puts people first strengthens engagement, provided it’s backed by actions. I wrote about this mindset
Are employees in your organization truly engaged? Comparative surveys reveal that leaders believe employee engagement is higher than it actually is. Surveys and studies indicate
I’ve been exploring how organizations suffer from a culture of “good-enough.” It’s typically a top-down job – when leaders don’t care enough about being the best
Is your organization suffering in a “good-enough” culture? Here’s how leaders conquer “good-enough” and go from mediocre to excellent. Excellence is a better teacher than mediocrity. ~ Warren
Listening may be the most difficult skill to master when communicating effectively. But master it, we can! The non-verbal part of communicating is the most
How do you test your leadership insights? “Innovation is seeing what everybody has seen and thinking what nobody has thought.” ~ Dr. Albert, Szent-
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
