Recruit for attitude, train for skills…or not?
“Recruit for attitudes, train for skills” can take you so far – but, truthfully, we all need to be aiming… more
Leadership-Coaching
Adult Learning and Training Workshops – It’s Not an Oxymoron
Adults like to learn. No, really, it’s true. If you’re skeptical of this statement, it’s most likely because you’ve shown… more
Chicken or Egg: Communication, Coaching, Culture Change, or Leading Change?
Which came first; the chicken or the egg? That’s the age-old question of cause and effect. It’s often difficult to… more
Use This Conversational Tool to Keep From Being Swamped at Work
Do you ever feel like you should say “no” to a request at work, but the “correct” answer is “yes”?… more
Not Sure How to Save a Struggling Employee? Ask Madeleine
Dear Madeleine, I’ve been a manager for over twenty years and I am facing a situation I just can’t handle.… more
Life Outlook – Are You Seeing Donuts or Holes?
Food for Thought: Optimism is a choice – you can choose to see donuts or holes. Look around you –… more
Empathetic and Mindful Leadership
Guest post from Aryeh Brickner: The other day I was in an elevator. A man who looked to be in… more
I’d Love Your Input on my New Book
Which development topics are your top priorities today; communication, coaching, culture change, or leading change? Perhaps your answer is yes;… more
3 Steps To Create An Organizational Vision That Energizes Employees
Some of you may not know this, but I’ve been writing this blog for over 10 years now, which of… more