It is Time to Create the Life You Want
I am excited to launch Ascend 2010. This full day seminar will help people clarify the vision they have for their lives, start…
Out on the Ice
Out on the Ice I went ice climbing this past Sunday in Rocky Mountain National Park for the first time this season.…
Don’t Run From Providing Performance Feedback!
One of the quickest ways to crush an employee’s morale is by surprising her with feedback during the annual review that she…
Making decisions by consensus? Are you crazy?
I just saw an advertisement for a training course. It was titled something like “Making Team Decisions by Consensus.” This is where…
Tip 28: Make the Performance Review Process Work for You
The performance review process is your opportunity to reflect on your career, on your strengths, and on your plans for the future.…
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…
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
Generally speaking, people live up to the expectations that they have for each other. If expectations are low, performance tends to be…
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”…
Would you work for You?
I was recently at a meeting with a group of Human Resource executives, and one of the HR Directors mentioned that her…