88 percent of rewarded and appreciated projects begin with this one question
If you knew how to start a project so that people gave you the ol’ “Atta Boy!” for it every time, wouldn’t you use that method? Continue Reading
Communications
You really need to be comfortable with ideas opposite from your own
Stop clustering yourself with what you ALREADY know and understand. Break away from it. Continue Reading
Employee Engagement: You might “get it,” but the person next to you doesn’t
What I’m about to say is not a particularly deep thought by any means, so apologies in advance for potentially wasting your time. I’ll keep it rather short, though. I promise. I’ve written enough words to drown a sea of… Continue Reading
Please think for at least one fucking second about calling that meeting
You could choke a horse (or several) with the literature on “When To Call A Meeting!,” which of course no one even remotely takes to heart. Continue Reading
These stats about on-boarding will make you gouge your eyes out with a rusty spike
Ah, on-boarding. (Or is it “onboarding?”) The process of a new employee’s first day/days/weeks/months. It’s something every company should have a plan for, but almost none ever seem to. People view it as a transactional thing: meeting with your boss, walk-through with… Continue Reading
People always confuse these “Get power at work” discussions
Among the concepts in the world that most make me want to put a rifle to my dick and pull the trigger are “People tweeting headlines that promise some kind of amazing return in business or life” (such as “Six… Continue Reading
The most powerful statement in business is …
“I have a chance to see my strengths every day.” Now let me explain why.
The Four Horsemen Of The Work Apocalypse Are…
Four aspects ruin work (and relationships, honestly) for people more than any other. What are they? Continue Reading