About 100 years ago, Henry Ford was quoted as saying “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” That was a long time ago and the business world has changed a lot since then. But ironically the truth in that statement has changed … Continue reading
Category Archives: Leadership
As an employee productivity expert, I often start the consulting process to improve a client company by interviewing lots of the key employees. By key employees, I mean anyone I think can help us get an accurate assessment of what … Continue reading
From Chapter 4 of “Why Give 100%, I just work here?” Available on Amazon.com. Hard copy and Kindle Because of the fear of the future and the unknown, I am unable to fill my ships with enough hired sailors. I … Continue reading
From Chapter 3, Why Give 100%, I Just Work Here The 4 Stages of a Job as I have observed over the years: Excitement: You just arrived and everything is new. You are eagerly learning all there is to learn … Continue reading
From Chapter 2 of “Why Give 100%, I Just Work Here?” Whatever forces of the universe have guided me here to this job, I may not understand. It all seems very random – but maybe it is not. Maybe I … Continue reading
My new book is finally out… About 10 days ago the books arrived from the publisher. They really came out nice. We have already sent out over 100 books to current clients and attendees to my recent speaking events. I am … Continue reading
Because of the tough economy combined with companies forced to get leaner and meaner, today’s business environment is putting a lot more pressure on young developing leaders. This creates an internal business environment where workers are stressed more than ever – working … Continue reading
I was recently talking with the Vice President of a very large engineering company. He is over all HR and Training for North and South America. He said in the 1990’s they looked for technical people who already had 70% … Continue reading
When traditional classes, books and articles discuss leadership, it is normally focused at the higher levels in the organization. This is, of course, important. It is also easier to lead at the top levels because you have the authority – … Continue reading
Every company wants teamwork. But like all excellent teams – they have to practice. SWAT, Fireman, Sports teams and all the military teams practice. When do you practice? Well you obviously can’t practice each work day, but you can practice … Continue reading