Tag: employee engagement
When Departments Fight, Is It More About the People or the Work?
If interdepartmental disagreements are not part of your daily life, you can skip reading this piece. But I hear about these situations frequently, and two cases of this kind of dispute came my way just... Continue reading
Why Let Automatic Emotional Habits Lead You Astray? Think This Way Instead
In an odd coincidence last week, three different clients described the difficulties they’re experiencing because of their dislike for or distress about someone they work with. The circumstances in the three cases were quite different,... Continue reading
This Advice Will Actually Help You Handle an Employee Who’s Being Rude
Recently a client asked me for a few straightforward steps that could help get someone to stop being rude. Other employees at the company had been trying not to take the rudeness personally, but eventually... Continue reading
Why This Is the Time to Hold “Stay” Interviews with Your People
As the U.S. continues opening up after the pandemic’s multiple waves, it’s likely that there will be surges in turnover even as many employers need more staff, not less. Research from Eagle Hill Consulting suggests... Continue reading
When Things Look This Bad, How Can You Move Forward?
Honestly, recent national events have put me completely on edge. What we see in the news just doesn’t make sense — except that it is the logical conclusion of everything that has come before. Here’s... Continue reading
In Forbes: 7 Strategies To Help You Build An Agile, Successful Growth Organization
This article originally appeared on Forbes. Most successful leaders are constantly looking for ways to improve their organization’s results and internal environment. It can be difficult, though, for them to identify which of their efforts actually pay... Continue reading
In Forbes: How To Make Sure Disruptions Won’t Stall Your Progress
This article originally appeared on Forbes. The last 12 months of pandemic, economic upheaval, and societal violence have thrown countless people and businesses off course. Even if you’ve had the good fortune to do work... Continue reading
How to Get Your Rising Employees Ready for Leadership Roles
A faithful reader asked me how to prepare employees for succession. This is a major issue in all kinds of organizations, but it’s particularly relevant for those with declared intentions to promote from within. Promoting... Continue reading