Doing the Work of Two People? Need Help? Ask Madeleine
Dear Madeleine, I work as a training manager in a large organization. Two years ago my boss was let go.… more
Leadership-Coaching
Planting Seeds of Greatness Requires You to SEE the Human in Your Employees
Great leaders are like farmers; they plant seeds of greatness in their employees. Then these leaders provide all the conditions… more
My Friend Ohm (the Elephant)
Guest post from Brent Chapman: I awoke from a 3 hour ride in the back seat of a Toyota sedan… more
Thoughts That Make You Go Hmmmm on…Enlightenment Now
Bill Gates calls this “my new favorite book of all time.” Read my review here. Here’s a small taste of… more
World of Learning special star guest
Leadership isn’t just about issuing instructions or making demands– it’s as much about leading by example, offering support and guidance,… more
3 Ways to Combat Perfectionism
When a person goes through leadership coaching it often includes some kind of evaluation, such as a 360-degree assessment. Debriefing… more
Your Company Is Putting Profit Ahead of People? Ask Madeleine
Dear Madeleine, I work in sales in a large medical device company. I kill my numbers and have been number… more
Why Motivating People Doesn’t Work…and What Does: Susan Fowler on Understanding the Science of Motivation
In this episode, Susan Fowler explores how most companies expect managers to motivate their people to accomplish goals. Managers may… more
How Effective is Your Communication?
Guest post from David Hiatt: Lack of effective communication skills has done more to keep good people from being promoted… more