The last month has been an enormous challenge for too many who have been infected with the treacherous Coronavirus. Directly or indirectly we have all been affected, be it the […]
Employee Engagement
Just Sayin’
For CEO’s, words are actions. This contradicts the old maxim, “Actions speak louder than words.” But the higher you rise in the ranks of management the less you do anything that does […]
The Last Word On Meetings
“Indescribable, interminable horror.” Such was the response to my casual “How’s your annual Sales Conference going?” asked of a friend attending her Fortune 500 company meeting. What a shame! Why is […]
The Power of Accountability
For both small and large organizations, success often boils down to one characteristic – people taking accountability. This means that employees, even of entrepreneurial firms, need to make minute-by-minute choices […]
How do you keep the strategic plan from dying on the shelf?
The key to keeping it alive is simple. Follow-up. One of the questions we always get is, how do we connect our vision to our day-to-day work? They have to […]
How do you know people are really taking ownership of this strategic planning process versus just giving lip service to it?
You watch how they behave. You want to feel the heat of people’s passion…of their conviction. The greatest predictor of success tomorrow is the passion and conviction of today. It’s […]
Building and restoring trust are keys to fulfilling vision
Without trust and candor, everything slows down. Things need to be reworked over and over again, because people can’t relax and have faith that their colleagues will deliver. I’ve seen […]
How do you shape something as intangible as mindset?
Creating a mindset in which people are truly invested rather than just compliant might seem unattainable. The intangible nature of your team’s state of mind can make it difficult […]
What part does compensation play in generating total commitment and alignment?
Compensation is just one small piece of the puzzle when it comes to performance. It’s certainly relevant, but I’ve seen plenty of instances where the influence of compensation was superseded […]
Is total alignment and commitment too much to expect from your team?
Conventional wisdom says that total alignment and commitment is an unrealistic expectation. Everyone knows compliance is as good as it gets. People know what they’re supposed to do. They’re compensated […]
