Channel Your Inner Janez

Channel Your Inner Janez

by | Aug 29, 2018 | Employee Engagement

Employee Engagement is a popular catch phrase. But what does it look like? I have a friend whose elderly mother developed an anxiety-inducing fear of hospitals after a rather traumatic experience five years ago, most of which she attributed to the apathetic attitude...
Do You Want to Go to Lunch?

Do You Want to Go to Lunch?

by | Aug 21, 2018 | Conflict Resolution, Leadership

  It seems simple enough. You ask a colleague if he wants to go to lunch. He says “yes” and then invites a few more people. You also tell a few others to meet in the lobby. Next thing you know, a group is going to lunch. Innocent enough, right? And when you are...
How Does Your Organization Say It?

How Does Your Organization Say It?

by | Aug 14, 2018 | Communication

I can tell a lot, a whole lot, about an organization from its signs. Before I meet with a single person, I have a revealing glimpse into the company culture through its signs. What do you think of this sign? I saw this one in Dallas, Texas, when I was meeting with my...
Twice in One Week?

Twice in One Week?

by | Aug 7, 2018 | Conflict Resolution, Leadership

  Is twice in one week too much? Too little? And what is the national average? How often do executive teams, board members, and senior leaders do their jobs and address the hard “people” issues facing their organizations? And how often do they remain silent even...