Leadership
To Eliminate Sexual Harassment, Focus on Culture, Not Compliance
Every day, we learn of more victims of sexual harassment. Many people have been surprised by this escalation. After dealing […]
How to Manage the Stress That Accompanies a Managerial Role
Managers are like avocados: Someone is always squeezing them to see how ripe they might be. On one side, employees […]
Developing a Leadership Mindset Across the Organization
Organizations have many sound business reasons to develop the leadership potential of all employees. Having a strong, responsible, and empowered […]
How Smart Marketers Gauge the Future to Shift Ahead of Consumer Needs
Day after day, the headlines in the business news provide ample evidence that shifting markets, customers, competitors, and technology are […]
Setting the Guidance System for a Change Management Team
One major reason change initiatives fail is that change leaders do not assess the impact of the initiative on the […]
Cultivating the Elements of a Performance-Driven Culture
Results! We all strive for them, yet we often fall short of our own and others’ expectations when striving to […]
Transferring Knowledge to Post-Millennials Through Employee Mentoring
Companies will soon see an influx of new talent as the post-Millennial demographic, known as Generation Z, enters the workforce. Businesses […]
Observations on Inclusive Cultures: Inclusion Starts with “I”
When shown research that identifies the importance of the role leaders play in advancing diversity and inclusion (D&I), senior executives […]
Preparing Employees to Take On a Leadership Role
Are you developing a pipeline of leaders in your organization? The best leaders know that it is critical to train […]
Rethinking HR: From Chief Compliance Officer to Chief Culture Coach
Several years ago, I interviewed a senior executive for a magazine article on how executives perceive the human resources function, […]
Improving Employee Retention Through Cultural Competency
As companies focus their attention on employee retention, their strategies often include the creation of a “retention environment.” This environment […]
Do You Want Team Members to Trust You?
Trust is what brings people together on successful teams, allowing them to work in a productive manner to address business […]