Influencing Employee Motivation

Kerry Patterson

For years, scholars have studied employee engagement. Are people eager to do their work, and if not, what will it take to get them excited? On average, corporate surveys report that over half of all employees don’t care too much about the company’s mission o... More »

Empathy Schmempathy

A referral comes your way.  It comes from an existing client who says he has a friend who is going through an extremely rough time and could really use your help.  In fact, your client shares that the friend was considering the idea of going to a therapist but... More »

Are You Creating “Innovation Fatigue”?

You’re a manager, an executive, a leader of men. Your company depends on you, and you know it. You also know that in order to succeed in today’s tough competitive climate, you need to do one thing before all others. You need to innovate. You know this becaus... More »

Don't Leave Talent Untapped - Tips for Managers of Culturally Diverse Teams

The U.S. workforce is more diverse than ever.  Traditionally, organizations recognize and reward employees who show talent – which is often synonymous with those who speak the most eloquently and expressively about their work and effectively showcase their ac... More »

Managerial Moments of Truth

Lisa Haneberg

I have had the phrase, "they are all moments of truth," stuck in my head this week. Directed at myself, for the most part, I have been using this mantra to improve my focus and action. It started this Sunday at the Flying Pig Marathon. I walked the half-marathon and the... More »