I’ve met people who don’t dread Mondays. They like working where they work. I know a lot of people who are the opposite. They are stressed out even when they are not at work and the thought of a new work week is daunting. And I know people in theContinue Reading
I saw a video clip of Simon Sinek recently called “The Rise of Selfishness”1. He talked about how in the 1970s companies started signing up for the theory that says companies are in business to maximize profit, that is, to make money. This in turn led to prioritizing the shareholderContinue Reading
Employee engagement. You’ve no doubt heard the term or been part of a survey that measured it. If you’re like me, the question ‘are your team members and co-workers engaged in their work’ is difficult to answer. Sure, there are some who are obviously engaged and absolutely love what theyContinue Reading
In July 2020, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel came out with its Top Workplaces 2020 report1. A little background. The Top Workplaces program is administered through the firm Engage LLC. They invited over 1800 employers in southeastern Wisconsin to be surveyed and 238 signed up. Employees answer 24 questions in 7 categories.Continue Reading
Last week I came across an easy goal-setting framework from Gary Keller, former CEO of Keller-Williams Realty. In his Think Like a CEO podcast1, he presents a 1-3-5 framework for creating a one-page business plan. This framework can be applied to personal goals as well, especially when we mash itContinue Reading
“Don’t go to the hardware store for milk!” Cheryl Richardson This is one of my favorite quotes from life coach Cheryl Richardson. In essence it means that we should not expect support, validation, or answers from people who won’t or aren’t able to give us support, validation or answers. WeContinue Reading
Patrick Lencioni, author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and The Ideal Team Player, presented three biases that prevent understanding why organizational health is vital in his “At the Table with Patrick Lencioni” podcast episode, “42. Why Your CEO Doesn’t Get It.” The “At the Table with Patrick Lencioni”Continue Reading
Directing, strategic, team building, and operational. Which aptitudes do you have? Think you need all four to be a good leader? Think again! There are different types of leaders and a healthy organization has a mix of all of them, according to John Maxwell in his audio lesson, “4 AptitudesContinue Reading
“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become. No single instance will transform your beliefs, but as the votes build up, so does the evidence of your new identity.” James Clear, Atomic Habits, p. 38 In the last article we touched onContinue Reading
This week I heard an interview with Nir Eyal, author of the book indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. The message from this author was slightly different than the other authors on navigating the distraction age we live in. Most talk about how software apps areContinue Reading