Having the right information or data to make great decisions to grow your business is more important than ever. Every company experiences change and “the unexpected” coming at them more than ever in today’s dynamic economy. Everything from finding qualified people, cybersecurity,... Continue Reading
As I mentioned in my last video blog TurnoverTsunami, employers need to prepare for aturnover tsunami among their employees. Surveys and news headlines, which are coming out with more frequency, are all saying the same thing. Now that the pandemic seems to be waning, employees are looking for a... Continue Reading
Conflict in the workplace happens for a variety of reasons: Poor decision-making processes, lack of clarity, ineffective communication, and hundreds of other reasons. Many leaders view conflict as problematic, but conflict is not the problem, mismanagement is. Mismanagement occurs when leaders... Continue Reading
More than 100 years after the Wright Brothers took their first flight, ASTM International committees are working to enable technical innovation and keep the skies safer than ever. One hundred years ago, the possibilities for the fledgling aerospace industry were limitless. Less than 20 years... Continue Reading
Feeling stressed? Join the crowd. No matter your viewpoint on what’s going on in the world, the reality is that you have burdens a little closer to home -- as parents, leaders, students, or simply as adults who need to pay bills and navigate the complexity of your environment. Yep, stress... Continue Reading
Bad managers exist in our organizations. We must find them, remove them from the Bosshole Zone and equip them with tools to help grow and develop their people. At the risk of shocking people with the term “Bosshole,” I want to assure you that no managers were injured in the pursuit... Continue Reading
Are your people weary, worried, and disengaged? Dan Cable and Fran Gino suggest ways to re-engage them How are your teams responding to the challenges of Covid-19? Are they engaged and switched on? Do they see the crisis as an opportunity? Are they pulling together to spot opportunities and build... Continue Reading
Summary: When you’re in the middle of a difficult conversation, it’s common to focus solely on yourself: your ideas, your viewpoint, your feelings. But a “me-centric” approach can backfire. To achieve your goal, you need to think beyond yourself. While crafting your... Continue Reading
“We have to recognize that the (electric) infrastructure in parts of this country has fallen behind that in many other parts of the world,” said one energy expert. Four months after an unexpected ice storm caused much of the Texas power grid to crash, state regulators warned this... Continue Reading
I've spoken recently with a number of people employed by companies, large and small, and to a number of consultants. The list of challenges most businesses face in the aftermath of COVID is rather significant. Many businesses are finding it difficult to find the workers they need, and those that... Continue Reading
The Reshoring Initiative said the push by companies to return operations to the U.S. was a COVID-19 silver lining. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. found itself unexpectedly facing down a global pandemic it was not materially supplied for. Shortages of PPE and medical technology pushed 3M... Continue Reading
Pre-COVID, I remember sitting in a large conference room with my fellow executives. We were going through leadership training and were posed with a question: “What type of leader would you wish for your child, friend, or family member?” As folks volunteered and shared answers from... Continue Reading
