What do you think of this vision statement? The vision for HR is to partner with the business to ensure that we are supporting the company’s strategic needs in the most cost effective way while driving a high return from the investment that we make in our people. Have you seen a vision statement like …
Recently someone pushed back on my suggestion to show fewer numbers in the body of his presentation (I recommend putting most of the charts, graphs, and tables in the appendix and pull them out when needed). He questioned why people would believe his conclusions if they didn’t first see the numbers upon which those conclusions are …
Earlier this week I led a leadership workshop for one of my clients. I’ve been teaching this particular workshop three times a year for the past three years. The workshop is their design and content. They just bring me in to teach it. This particular workshop, like many, has a lot packed into it. …
In the age of social media, are there still right answers? Do you have a responsibility to refrain from commenting on things if you really aren’t qualified to do so? If you want to be a good leader, the answer to both questions is ‘yes’. In the past few weeks I’ve seen a puzzle resurface …
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Anyone who is raising or has raised a teenager knows that they can keep you on your toes. However, while their push back may be frustrating at times, it actually contains some great leadership wisdom. Here are seven common things that you’ll hear from your teenager that you should take to heart. • So what? • Yeah …
This year, the PNC True Cost of Christmas (the cost of buying all of the items and quantities listed in the Twelve Days of Christmas) rose 1.4% to $116,273.06 (http://www.businessinsider.com/pnc-christmas-price-index-2014-2014-12). The good news is that, for the most part, effective leadership is still free. So, give the gift that keeps on giving – Good Leadership. …