Of all the ‘do-ers’ in history, Benjamin Franklin stands out as extraordinary. He was one of the founding fathers of this country, a diplomat, and an inventor. He created the postal service, and he invented […]
The Issue Organizations all over the country are struggling to find the secret to keeping their workforce intact. According to McKinsey & Company more than 19 million US workers have quit their jobs since April […]
“Thaw with his gentle persuasion is more powerful than Thor with his hammer. The one melts, the other breaks into pieces.” – Henry D. Thoreau The art of persuasion is an important skill in a […]
Becoming a manager typically looks like this. An individual contributor (IC) works hard to become excellent at their job, a sort of rock star in their role, making the team look great, and gaining attention […]
‘Bring your best self to work’ sounds cliche’ but as a manager, it’s crucial to your team and those you report to. But what does that mean exactly? It means taking the time to consider […]
The after effects of the pandemic are many, but one of the most important is the major shift in how people regard their work lives. The pandemic upset norms around how we go to work, […]
The Hiring Process The hiring process are key if you want to create or maintain good company culture. This means you can’t just hire with hard skills in mind. Companies often take on new recruits simply […]
Curiosity kills conflict. It sounds morbid, I know, but hear me out. When you take the time to truly understand what has led to the conflict, you can typically deflate the conflict. This is good […]
Faulty perception shows up in almost every conversation or scenario at work and can wreak havoc on our relationships with coworkers. Maybe you’ve experienced one of the following situations: Approaching a coworker (your boss, a […]