I started really running 13 years ago. I had just been laid off, had nothing but time on my hands and needed something to do that was cheap. So I ran. I set a goal of running 5 miles every day, and I have no idea how I got there, but I know by September 2002 I hit it. I’d …
Good to Great: Thinking About Employee Development Plans for Your Team…
You expect me to give it to you straight, right? Of course you do. The biggest lie that HR ever told the world is that it’s important to treat people equally. That’s important to the people who manage risk, but not to the people who are responsible for organizational results and performance. You know the reality. 20% of your employees …
‘Tis The Season To Be Learning
Image this scenario: You are sitting at home enjoying some quiet time right before the holidays. Perhaps you are wrapping gifts, baking some cookies or taking a nap. Then the silence is shattered by the ring of the doorbell. You slowly open the door and crashing in comes your family, dogs, luggage, gifts, and lots of noise as they arrive …
Shut Up…You’ll Thank Me.
“Never miss a good opportunity to shut up.” – Judge Roy Bean If you don’t know Michael Keaton’s fine performance as Billy Blazowski, do yourself a favor: stop reading, watch Night Shift, and then we can talk. Specifically, look for a scene where “Billy Blaze” listens to a recorded message over & over (courtesy Henry Winkler) reminding him to “SHUT UP.” Now, that …