If you live long enough, people, places and ideas will seem to reinvent themselves — that is, return in different forms and shapes and with…

I have been accused of having a Pollyanna mindset. “Pollyanna” was a 1913 novel and 1960 movie. The main character is defined as an excessively…

A message popped up on my phone this morning reminding me of a call I needed to return. I had been asked to talk with…

Done well, 1-on-1 meetings can have a major impact on your work product, career trajectory and overall happiness at work. Yet too often, 1-on-1 conversations…

Children are inherent dreamers. They have imaginary friends, create games and change direction all the time, viewing the world as a place full of possibility….

Succession planning is critical to the future of your business, yet most companies don’t plan for it. It’s inevitable that people will retire, but most…

Whether your feedback is positive or constructive, giving feedback is an opportunity to make a difference in your organization and build deeper relationships with the…

Sooner or later our crazy, upside-down work world will get back to normal, albeit a new normal that reflects fundamental changes brought about by a…

If there was ever a time to consider development plans for your employees, now is it. The reasons for emphasizing employee development are numerous. Examples…

There’s an old-school belief that in order to be professional, you shouldn’t be friends with your colleagues, much less your subordinates or boss. I’m calling…