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Executive Corner – Between a Paycheck and a Hard Place
Why do people stay with bad bosses? There are so many reasons to leave a bad boss. For starters, bad bosses can be the root of toxic work culture. It’s hard to generalize a bad boss because there are so many different things a bad boss can say or do or not do, but it…
Read MoreExecutive Corner – Afraid of AI? Become a Leader
The era of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about remarkable advancements and transformations across industries. It’s made tasks easier (or thoughtless), with the incorporation of automation and it has made strides in increased efficiency and innovation. However, it has also triggered concerns about the potential displacement of human workers. Remember during the pandemic when there…
Read MoreDon’t Accept That Counteroffer Just Yet!
Is it ever a good idea to accept a counteroffer? When an employee submits their resignation, it is common for the employer to counter with a new offer in an effort to persuade them to stay. Companies invest a significant amount of time and resources in finding and replacing valuable staff members, so they naturally…
Read MoreA Roadmap to Success: Implementing Career Pathing in Your Organization
It’s no secret that the job market is currently very competitive, and as a result, employers must come up with new strategies to attract and retain talented employees. There’s been a lot of research over the past few years on understanding what motivates Millennials and Gen Z workers and how to meet their workplace expectations.…
Read MoreMaximizing Productivity During the Summer Months
Cast your mind back to your school days, particularly the countdown to the end of the year, which seemed to drag on forever after spring break. Do you remember daydreaming about summer vacation, sleeping in, and having no homework? As adults, we may not be lucky enough to have a summer break every year, but…
Read MoreExecutive Corner – Going from Peer to Boss
One of the most significant challenges for new leaders is going from peer to boss. Many struggles with the challenge of being liked more than respected. (Jump back to an article I wrote about being “Liked more than Respected”) In this article, I share tips on what each approach leads to. The first point to understand is that…
Read MoreExecutive Corner – Blurred Lines Between Our Professional and Personal Lives
Today’s workplace is all about connection and empathy. Employees need to be connected to their boss and company. We spend more time with those we work with than those we love. I tell my clients and anyone who chooses to listen in the talks I give, “the world of work has changed, and it ain’t…
Read MoreExecutive Corner – From Quitting to Crying in 6 Months
I was listening to a podcast, and the host told a story about the best boss he ever had on a particular episode. When he said, “I went from quitting to crying in 6 months,” it caught my attention. Below is an excerpt from that show. “I was so frustrated with my job and was…
Read MoreExecutive Corner – 2022 Graduates: 4 Things to Consider When Selecting Your Employer
4 TIPS FOR 2022 GRADUATES TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING AN EMPLOYER I will likely never have the opportunity to give a keynote at anyone’s graduation, so I will take this opportunity and use my newsletter to speak to the 2022 graduates and give you 4 things to look for in your employer. Additionally, I will…
Read MoreExecutive Corner – Learning How to Win From Michael Jordan’s Coach: What Tim Grover taught me
I am attending a conference with the MRI Network that hosts some of the world’s most outstanding and successful recruiters. This network represents recruiters from over 20 different nations across four continents. Tim Grover gave the keynote address, and I’m going to share some of my lessons. Tim Grover is known for coaching one of the greatest…
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