3-minute read with templates It might be a stretch to call Bob the happiest middle manager on earth, but paying homage to Walt Disney is always fun. If you're a manager, you're probably curious about how Bob achieved his happiness. Bob and I have been working together for about six months. He came to me [...]
2-minute read with ideas On average, we work 2,000 hours each year. That’s a lot of time. It seems even longer if you’re not having at least a little fun or feeling a sense of personal well-being. Gallup's 2022 Employee Retention survey cited that 63% of employees considering whether or not to take a new [...]
2-minute read with Resources The automobile, the Internet, Uber, and Instacart. Our American superpower is inventing convenience. Information is available at lightning speed, prompts instantly become paragraphs, and questions are answered without the time-consuming work of research or reflection. Consumers are besotted with AI and its wondrous 24/7 capabilities and capacity. So are companies. Companies [...]
2-minute read How’s your goal-setting going? There is little question that developing goals is fun. The process generates enthusiasm and energy. However, the initial enthusiasm can wane amid external pressures and deadlines. If you've read these posts over time, you know that I support success through incremental progress. It's not a sexy idea, but it [...]
3-minute read Over the holiday, we watched the movie Gandhi. It’s a remarkable achievement worthy of every minute of its three-hour run. In the spirit of being the change you want to see in the world, let’s discuss how to map out what you want to achieve this year. Planning your 2024 journey should leave [...]
(3-minute read) My friend Laura is a deeply spiritual person. She believes that each of us can harness the energy in the universe to make ourselves healthier and happier. Yoga, crystals, tarot cards, healing touch, and Reiki are all part of her daily practice. Laura is optimistic and fun to hang out with because she [...]
(2-minute read) In October, I was asked to participate in four company retreats. The organizations spanned a wide range of industries and sectors. Why it’s worth noting is that universally, regardless of size or mission, what led the agenda was not organizing for growth or scale but answering the question of how to form stronger [...]
(2-minute read) Fall is my favorite time in New York because there is so much great art to experience. The widely anticipated Manet/Degas exhibition opened at the Met Museum, and my fellow art nerds and I were flocking to get a first look. As tempting as it is to turn this into an art history [...]
(2-minute read) The job market was tough this summer. If you have been looking for work, this will not be surprising. The good news is that the indicators show the job market will return this fall, tan, rested and ready for job seekers. Over the past four months, I spoke with many employers and job [...]
(2-minute read) A non-AI generated post Managers are the lifeblood of an organization. They sit between leadership and client-facing employees directing the tactical implementation of strategic initiatives. Externally, managers are close enough to clients to have direct insight into their level of satisfaction. Internally, managers’ daily interactions with staff inspire, drive productivity and shape career [...]
