Our day-to-day lives are filled with activities, commitments and routines. Over the course of a month or year, we interact with a multitude of people. Much of the time these interactions are fleeting…
Human Interaction Still Wins the Day
Do you remember the catchphrase from Cheers, the 11-year sitcom, “Where Everybody Knows Your Name”? One of the reasons that phrase resonates so well with many of us is that we feel valued…
Accountability Starts with Results
Accountability has three important components: results, consequences and sustainment. Today, let’s focus on results.
Seeing is Believing
Monkey See Optical is the first inductee into my new Feet to the Fire© Hall of Fame. I will be featuring exceptional businesses, recognizing their efforts and strengths. If you know of a business you think should be featured, contact me.
The Role of Reward and Recognition
Many of the organizations that consistently and transparently review their aligned goals also incorporate reward and recognition programs. Some utilize campaigns, contests, or celebrations. The most effective reward programs are not large-scale corporate events, but … Read More
The Power of Brevity
For many years, I considered executive summaries and/or abstracts as analogous to most effective executive interactions. “Be bright. Be brief. Be gone.” one of my former leaders used to say. That was a great lesson. … Read More
Generating Power through Alignment
Most people want meaningful work. They want to make a contribution they can be proud of. They are not working solely for the compensation; although insufficient and inequitable compensation is a detractor, higher levels of … Read More
Ask The 5 Whys
Responding to “why” can be powerful, particularly when you are in a situation that is emotionally charged. I have been in multiple situations recently where asking “why” has been necessary. While my clients were trying to … Read More
The Changing Face of Retirement
Although retirements among the relatively large boomer population will create vacancies, it will not be in a straightforward manner. Many retirees want to maintain the intellectual stimulation they received in the workplace. Most also want … Read More
Beauty and Impermanence
Tibetan monks create mandalas, beautiful colourful vibrant pictures. They’re usually circular and crafted from small, multi-coloured pieces of sand. Several monks, possibly four or five, work together at one time creating the mandala on a … Read More