July 27th, 2011

From Anger to Passion

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In my book Living for the Weekday, I share my thoughts on how employees can contribute to a culture of engagement in their organization. As I travel around the country speaking about … Continue reading

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June 23rd, 2011

Careful — your character is showing!

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It was reported today that a Southwest Airlines pilot was suspended for remarks he made in the cockpit of a plane. What he thought was a private … Continue reading

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June 6th, 2011

To Err is Human …

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Irish novelist James Joyce once wrote, “A man’s errors are his portals of discovery.” Some days I feel I’ve spent a little too much time peering through those portals. Some of you may feel the same. Continue reading

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May 24th, 2011

The Power of Choice

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There are some lessons we learn in life that require constant reminders. For me, one of those lessons is the power of choice. It becomes so easy to continue to blame people, places, and … Continue reading

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May 13th, 2011

In Search of the Bond

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There are some people who spend a great deal of energy trying to separate their work life from their home life. They put their colleagues in a group, and their friends in another … Continue reading

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May 2nd, 2011

Measured and Managed

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We measure all kinds of things in business. Revenue, expense, profitability, turnover, inventory, etc. You name it, and it probably shows up on a corporate report at the end of the month. Continue reading

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April 27th, 2011

Engagement Starts With You

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Every week I have the privilege of working with leaders from numerous industries as they work to build a culture of employee engagement. Some leaders are exceptional … Continue reading

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April 11th, 2011

The Disengagement Disconnect

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Over the weekend I read a report titled Re-Engaging with Engagement. It’s an Economist Intelligence Unit report sponsored by the Hay Group, and it featured feedback from senior level executives … Continue reading

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April 4th, 2011

Your Personal Brand Promise

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When we consider the brand of a company, we often think of the image that comes to mind based on our experiences. If the same is true for your personal brand, what comes to the mind of those … Continue reading

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March 7th, 2011

Another Monday

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Another Monday! Seems like every week another one pops up. In many ways, it’s the most powerful day of the week. In many ways, it’s the most dreaded day of the week. Continue reading

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