Employee Development

If you have the opportunity to pick up a book in the next couple of weeks, here are a couple you might consider.   Mindset By Carol Dweck, PhD.   The Untethered Soul By Michael A. [...]

“I want to see him lose.” I was with a group of friends who had gathered to watch a sporting event on TV and those harsh words got my attention even though they weren’t directed at anyone in the [...]

“The most effective form of feedback, however, comes from frequent conversations between managers and employees.” Do you manage a team? Check out this quick read on ways to promote [...]

I first heard the term “parking lot” several years ago during a leadership development session. The company I was working for at the time would hold one or two of these sessions a year so that [...]

I’m trying something different this year and instead of looking ahead, I’m looking back. Reflecting on past wins and losses can be just as motivating as listing goals for the new year. And, as [...]

I recently had the opportunity to meet someone who was completely self-aware. She was a woman who had a big job, a fancy title, and a ton of responsibilities. And yet what was most intriguing [...]

I grew up playing board games, so when my client compared the feedback process with a former employer to Operation (originally produced by Milton Bradley, now produced by Hasbro), I knew exactly [...]

Leaders never graduate from the school of self-awareness. I heard this line in a podcast and found it extremely meaningful. I am reminded that self-awareness is a continual journey, not a [...]

I strive to bring new ideas and insights to my Wednesday Wisdom blogs, but today, I’m trotting out something tried and true: Progress is better than perfection. Way, better! Let me tell you why. [...]

“Describe a favorite mentor and how they helped you.” It was a simple ice-breaker prompt, one intended to encourage connection and conversation. I was facilitating a team-building program with a [...]