For no commission whatsoever, I am recommending that you buy the book StrengthsFinder 2.0. That is, if you have not already. The book has been in the top ten in The Wall Street Journal list of top business books since it was published in 2007, and I recently saw it listed there in the #1 spot again. Why so popular? People are realizing that discovering and using our … [Read more...] about Leverage Your Talents & Soar!
What Great Managers Do
According to research by The Gallup Organization, “Great Managers” do four things: Select for Talent Define the Right Outcomes Focus on Strengths Find the Right Fit All of this is covered in the book, First, Break All the Rules: When Selecting for Talent, great managers interview candidates while looking for clues such as: Yearning -- what a person is drawn to; … [Read more...] about What Great Managers Do
Break All the Rules
In their ground-breaking book, First Break All the Rules, authors from The Gallup Organization report the findings from their extensive research on what strong vibrant workplaces look like and what the world’s greatest managers do to find, focus, and keep talented employees. Interestingly, they found that most managers follow incorrect assumptions about management, … [Read more...] about Break All the Rules
Save Time, Increase Energy, Focus Purpose
“What time management tips do you have?” I am asked this more and more often by consulting clients and our Smith School Executive MBAs. The pace of work seems to get crazier all the time and email is totally out of control. The issue is broader than “managing time” at work. As I talk with people, what they are really interested in is how to have higher levels of … [Read more...] about Save Time, Increase Energy, Focus Purpose
Almost Impossible Goals are Not Magic!
Some People get enamored with the idea of setting Almost Impossible Goals, as per some of my recent blogs. But sometimes I find that silly euphoria sets in, for example: He: “I’m psyched! We set an Almost Impossible Stretch Goal and can’t wait to see our results!” Me: “Great! What new ideas have you brainstormed to try out so you can achieve your goal?” He: “Well, … [Read more...] about Almost Impossible Goals are Not Magic!