Future of Leadership Blog

Do it Now!

Do it Now!

They say that ignorance is bliss, but, “they” (whoever they are) are wrong. Ignorance is fear – fear of facing what needs…
Hiring the Right Talent the First Time

Hiring the Right Talent the First Time

Talent. In its most simple definition talent is any individual who has the capability to make a significant difference to the current…
Achieving Peak Performance

Achieving Peak Performance

Several years ago I was asked to do some consulting for a Fortune 500 company. At issue was finding out why the…
Delegate and Deliver

Delegate and Deliver

Have you ever wondered why it is, that even with the most careful planning and organization, certain projects fail to achieve the…
Put Me in Coach, I am Ready to Play

Put Me in Coach, I am Ready to Play

“Eighty-one percent of the respondents to the 2005 Skill Gap Survey of the American Manufacturing Workforce (Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, 2005)…
Effective Discipline

Effective Discipline

The 50 Best Small and Medium Places to Work were announced by HR Magazine in July. Open communication, teamwork, employee training, and…
Determine Your Training Needs

Determine Your Training Needs

It’s that time of the year that we all “love” – budget season. In this article, we have provided you with a…
Is Oprah Motivating Your Employees?

Is Oprah Motivating Your Employees?

Oprah has topped the list of celebrities whom hourly workers, including teens, are motivated by to make their day more fun. According…
The New School Leader

The New School Leader

If you pick up a training or human resource magazine these days, you’re likely to find at least one article about how…
Tip #1: The Team Charter

Tip #1: The Team Charter

Does your team have an agreed upon method and process for interacting with each other? Has your team discussed how it wants…