How to Lead a “Mad Scientist”

Chip R Bell

James Cameron is a “mad scientist”—and the director of the two highest grossing films ever made—Titanic and Avatar.  Apple Computer founder and CEO Steve Jobs was a “mad scientist.”  So were Ludwig Beethoven, Henry Ford and ... More »

Seven Things Your Opposition Hopes You'll Never Learn

It is entirely natural to have opposition. In fact, I would encourage it. Unless you have opposition the game is too easy ― isn't it? Well I hope you think that because otherwise you might be wasting your talent, ambition and energy. Opponents stretch thinking, pressure... More »

Five Signs Your Employees Aren’t Engaged & How to Fix It!

Engagement is crucial for any workplace. It keeps employees working and striving to improve — in its best form, engagement brings any company as a whole to a new level. Who wouldn’t want that? More »

Employee Engagement Imports

David Zinger

How do we in North America stack up against the work done in the UK on employee engagement? To be effective in our training and development efforts in the workplace we need not only senior leadership buy in we need senior leadership engagement. The report, discussed bel... More »

Simplify!

Ann Latham

Everything has gotten too complicated. It’s time to simplify! Simplify Email! Quit guessing. Too much time and too many words are the result of not knowing how the recipient will react. Don’t guess. Get face-to-face or pick up the phone. Make your ... More »