Why I Write & Speak Outside of Work
A few weeks ago I spoke at Disrupt HR Detroit about how to make work suck less. It was 5 minutes, 20 slides and a
Category: Leadership
How Do We Get the Important Work Done?
In our last two posts we talked about how organizations play a big role in helping people focus on the important work; the work that
Carnival of HR – Your Break From The Summer Heat
Yowza! It is blazing hot here in Ohio this summer! We are on week two without rain…and when you live near Lake Erie that is
How Do We Build Organizations That Support Important Work?
This is the second in a three-part series about the time management problem, which I see as a problem finding time to do important
Not Another Time Management Post
Over time, I’ve come to realize that the “time management” problem is actually much more complex than we let on. Its very simple to blame
High Altitude Leadership
At very high altitudes mountain climbers can suffer terrible side effects from the lack of oxygen in the air. This lack of oxygen causes hypoxia
Why I Meet Once A Week With My Team
That’s right. Once a week I meet with every single person on my team. Sometimes our meetings are 15 minutes, other times a half hour.
Ten Simple Ways To Be A Great Manager
Ten quick tips on how to be the great manager your employees want: 1. Ask their opinion But only do this if you actually care.
It’s About The Heart – Why You Should Never Counter Offer
We spend a lot of time talking about retaining our best people. Too many times though, we wait until our star gives us their resignation
Where Leaders Go Wrong
Does the thought of issuing orders and having your loyal minions follow those orders without question make you jealous? Do you yearn for the “good