In business, it’s all about the bottom line. Or is it? A recent study at Baylor University concluded that supervisors who focus on profits without concern for employee well-being or ethical issues negatively affect employee performance.
Scenario Planning: Why Now, Here’s How
We’re into the next phase of the coronavirus pandemic. Businesses and consumers are slowly re-boarding, increasingly reengaging the marketplace and revving up the economic engine.
Yet it remains a time of great uncertainty and
Adversity Reveals Character More Than Builds It
There’s an old saying that “adversity builds character.” It’s more accurate, I think, to say that adversity reveals character. We’re living in a time of adversity and much is being revealed about people’s characters.
Stress vs. Strain: Knowing the Difference Can Help You Cope
These are unprecedented times. And much uncertainty remains. Understandably, like all business leaders, you’re anxious.
The Importance of Messaging in Turbulent Times
These are turbulent and, for many, traumatic times. Health fears, economic fears, volatility, uncertainty … in total, it’s like nothing we’ve experienced.
This is a time for leadership. And if you’re reading this, then it’s very likely you’re an organizational leader. This is your time.
Two Common Mistakes Leaders Make When Communicating Change
You’d think we’d have figured it out by now. Given all of the change initiatives in all of the companies throughout all of the years, you’d think we’d have figured out how to effectively communicate organizational change.
How to See the Future
I recently watched a wonderful opera singer perform with the local symphony. Her voice was incredible and her presence captivating. What made it all the more impressive was that while she was there, she wasn’t really there.
For Every Early-Career Employee: 11 Keys to Success
It seems to me that more young people than ever are suffering angst about their careers. They’ve started working, they’re energetic, they’re ambitious … but they’re not sure what it will take to succeed, to get ahead.
The Underlying Spirit of “Teamwork”
It’s no revelation that teamwork is critical to the success of any organization. But what exactly is teamwork? Is it when people share a common goal? An underlying purpose? Is it when they work together to complete a task? Or contribute, together or
To Create a Winning Environment, Use Winning Language
Language counts. The language you use sends subtle messages – intended or not – that speak to your effectiveness as a leader.
How Good Were You at Predicting the Past?
One of the things I like about The Economist magazine is that, unlike most publications at this time of year, it doesn’t simply forecast what lies ahead, but evaluates the forecasts made last year.
The Value of Feeling Valued
Bernadine and I enjoy international travel. We love the feeling associated with adventure, with exploring. It’s the emotional mix of anticipation, exhilaration and apprehension. It’s a feeling of being fully alive.