No, Millennials Are Not the Future of Workplace Leadership

I have written several times about the future of leadership, here and here in particular. It is no secret that the future of leadership is dire. Companies are experiencing difficult times in finding people that have the skills to become leaders and then they are doing a poor job of providing any training for leadership […]

What You Should Really Think of Person and Company Fit

Is she a Googler? Is he a Briteling? Like snowflakes and fingerprints, each company is unique. They are much alike in many ways, just like all snowflakes are made of snow, but there are certain values, cultural elements, and eccentricities that make them like no other company around.  Within our three legged-stool of person-job fit, person-organization fit, […]

What Not To Do When Motivating Disengaged Employees

What Not To Do When Motivating Disengaged Employees I saw the most awkward thing the other day while shopping at a local big box store. It was Saturday afternoon, before Easter, and the store and the parking lot was BUSY. Starting out in retail, Saturday afternoons, let alone those before major holidays, are a no-no […]

Listening Is a Leadership and People Skill

“Put down the electronics and pay attention, be present.” This statement can be overheard at dinner tables, little league games, ballet recitals and now boardrooms. We’ve lost ourselves in our smartphones, tablets and giant screens. 24/7 accessibility is killing our communication skills, relationships and careers. We’ve forgotten how to listen. Can You & Your Organization […]

In Work and Life Failure Is Always an Option

There is a ton written about strong leaders and their success. The attributes that make them great, typically, can be defined by the 5 C’s: charismatic, convincing, credible, capable and creative. But what about those legendary leaders that fell short, time and time again? These are the leaders that I admire most. For they are […]

What the Duck?!

I am a Philadelphia Eagles fan. Since Coach Charles “Chip” Kelly took over as head coach in 2013, my dedication to the team has been tested on multiple occasions. The most recent test came last week when we learned that the team’s best offensive player, LeSean McCoy, would be traded for a Kiko Alonso. WTDuck! […]