Archive for June 2013

Change Is Everywhere You Look

It seems to me that change is at the very core of what we do in today’s world. Whole industries have been re-imagined, innovations we couldn’t see coming ten years ago are now mainstream fads, and during it all. We all by now understand the changes that took place in the mobile space, the music […]

Tapping Into The Power Motive

You want to build engagement and excitement into your employees? Try tapping into their power motive. Find out what it is that drives them and where they want to make an impact. If you are attuned to those around you, and you actually pay attention to what you see and hear from your employees it […]

Mid-Year Reviews = Futility

Well, we are at the mid-year already. Which means a few things from a human capital perspective. Talent review season is here along with mid-year reviews. Strike up the band, the parade of futility is about to begin! For those of you following this blog, you know where I stand on our performance management practices. […]

The Intersection Of People And Tasks

I can go on for hours about leadership theory and motivation theory. I can talk to you about behavioral science, industrial and organizational psychology, management strategy, talent management, performance management and motivation theory. But I won’t. I will spare you the time and keep it simple for you this morning. Good leadership and good management […]