Breaking the Loop

Breaking the Loop  How many more people will we hurt before we learn to take one deep breath?  I figured I’d write something about Groundhog Day and its connection to the 90’s movie where Phil Connors’ story didn’t change…

Small Steps forward: Finding Motivation after the Thrill is Gone

Small Steps forward: Finding Motivation after the Thrill is Gone   We’ve likely all experienced the disappointment that sets in when you fail to meet the goal you made on New Year’s and…

Why Small Changes Stick

It’s likely we’ve all experienced the disappointment that seeps in when you first fail to meet the goal you made on New Years and decide to throw in the towel…

New Year: Time to Recharge

Everyone wants to know: What are your goals for the new year?   But no one asks: Have you rested yet? Have you let the year that just ended settle into…

The Return of Light

Winter Solstice, December 21st, marks the longest night of the year — that threshold moment when darkness feels like it just won’t let go, but it does. On December 22nd, the light lasts a little bit longer. Slowly, the light…

Giving In: The Gratitude Practice You Might Be Missing

In honor of Thanksgiving, we gather this week to give thanks. We count blessings, name what we’re grateful for, and take stock of all the good in our lives. And…

Pssst… Your Best Managers Aren’t Burning Out Because They Can’t Handle the Job

How to Release Trapped Organizational Capacity: The 34% of Payroll Walking Out the Door Gallup research shows disengaged employees cost $3,400 for every $10,000 in salary; that’s 34% of your…

Pssst… Want to know what your most resilient people have discovered that everyone else is missing?

They’ve stopped worrying about engagement scores. While everyone else obsesses over “how satisfied people feel about their jobs,” your top performers have discovered resilient people secrets that are quietly building…

Psst… The Hidden Secret Behind Organizations That Thrive in Chaos

Ever wonder why some organizations seem to effortlessly navigate global crises, technological seismic shifts, and economic downturns, while others, even once dominant giants, crumble?  The answer isn’t superior resources, better…

Pssst… Your Most Influential People Have Cracked the Code to Innovation

Listen closely to the hallways of any established company, and you’ll hear it: “We tried that before.” “That’s not how we do things here.” “Our customers won’t accept that.” These…