“We do not see things as they are but instead see things as we are.”- Anais Nin It’s not really a secret that we all see, feel, smell, and hear things differently. Being an effective leader requires an awareness of how others see us, not necessarily of how we see ourselves. This does not mean …
Imagine this…a colleague offers to flip a coin and give you $20 if it lands on heads. If it lands on tails, you give him $20. Would you accept that bet? For most of us, the answer is no. Behavioral science experts Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman performed an experiment that resulted in a clear …
If you are the kind of person who needs to read an article on how to be authentic, is the very act of reading such an article in and of itself inauthentic? The topic of authenticity is likely often discussed in counseling sessions but rarely discussed related to the workplace. We live in an era …
“Motivation is when you get hold of an idea and carry it through to its conclusion, and inspiration is when an idea gets hold of you and carries you where you are intended to go.” – Dr. Wayne Dyer Motivation and inspiration…two words often used interchangeably and echoed throughout the minds of leaders today. They …
In recruiting, we often ask candidates a powerful question that typically elicits reflection and authenticity in the answer. “At what point in your career did you feel most fulfilled? When did you feel you were truly in your prime or at your best?” Unfortunately, the common answer is a story of the past. Today we …
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As the main person who is responsible for the profitability of my business, I never seem to have enough time to coach my people consistently. With the average attention span shrinking to a handful of seconds, I often ask myself if they are even still interested in learning these days. While there are still only …
Forming significant connections within the workplace is one of the biggest contributors to high employee contribution and retention. The best employers recognize that loyalty doesn’t solely exist to the company but at a much deeper level between their co-workers. All employees have moments when they examine their professional situation. In the recruiting industry, we speak …
Within many industries, the success of a business relies more on the people you pay rather than the people who pay you. As I’ve said many times before, people are your most important asset. In some industries, people are your ONLY asset. Many companies have covered the topic of employee retention. Creating quantifiable career paths, …
Historically, upper management has always wanted individuals who are able to fail, learn and find success shortly thereafter. In order to find these people, you’ll commonly hear this question during an interview from the hiring manager, “Tell me about a time when you failed and what you learned from that experience.” Take a second and …
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