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Transforming the Performance Review Process from Marginalizing to Motivating

Transforming the Performance Review Process from Marginalizing to Motivating

Ah the holidays. A time to enjoy family and friends, perhaps some time off from work, and even a chance to reflect…
Reminder: Early-bird pricing for Ascend 2010 ends friday

Reminder: Early-bird pricing for Ascend 2010 ends friday

Just a quick reminder that if you think you are going to attend our Ascend 2010 seminar, you can save some bucks by registering…
A Faster Path to Commitment

A Faster Path to Commitment

Understanding team members’ preferences, motivations, priorities, and ideosynchracies can make a big difference on whether team members work well together or not.…
The Last 12 Months Will Impact Your Top Talent

The Last 12 Months Will Impact Your Top Talent

As I work with companies and organizations of all types, my biggest concern right now is the level of employee engagement. An…
Expectations Impact Performance

Expectations Impact Performance

Generally speaking, people live up to the expectations that they have for each other. If expectations are low, performance tends to be…
Own Your Opinions with “I” Statements

Own Your Opinions with “I” Statements

Effective communication is intentional. A simple tool for speaking assertively and authentically is using the “I” statement. Here is an exerpt from…
Prepare for the Recovery

Prepare for the Recovery

It’s snowing here in Boulder, Colorado….big time. Receiving a foot of snow on October 28th came a bit unexpected. At least for…
Tip 27: Disagreement is Not Bad!

Tip 27: Disagreement is Not Bad!

I was talking with a friend the other day who is part of a volunteer group with me. He was noting “idiosyncrasies”…
Everything DiSC® Sales Customer Interaction Guides

Everything DiSC® Sales Customer Interaction Guides

The best sales people in the world know that a one size fits all approach to selling doesn’t work. That’s where understanding…
So, you want to be a hero at work? Read this.

So, you want to be a hero at work? Read this.

On September 17, 2009 the Wall Street Journal featured an article titled “Soldier to Receive the Medal of Honor.” President Obama awarded…