The Pursuit of Happiness

The Pursuit of Happiness

In 1776, the Declaration of Independence boldly stated that among our unalienable rights are “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.” Nearly 300 years later, we fiercely protect our freedoms, advocate for our rights, and chase happiness in our...
Opening the Motivation and Engagement Flood Gates

Opening the Motivation and Engagement Flood Gates

If you want loyalty and excellence, it has nothing to do with snacks, paying the most, fancy benefits, or giving them everything they want! Attracting, engaging, and keeping top talent isn’t just about strategy. It’s about chemistry. In Leaders Eat Last, Simon Sinek...
Attracting Top Performers Starts Today

Attracting Top Performers Starts Today

If you want to become a magnet for excellence, here are three simple (but powerful) things you can start doing today to set yourself apart from the rest: Rethink Job Descriptions: Write to Inspire, Not Just Inform Although you must list the duties and responsibilities...

The Future of Work Is More Human Than You Think.

Let’s be honest. If you treated your best friend the way you treat your employees, how long would they stick around? Okay, okay… before you go chastising me about boundaries and blurring the employer/employee relationship. Let me say that I understand that, and you’re...

People don’t leave companies; they leave managers.

The leading cause of turnover isn’t pay. It’s the relationship between employees and their managers. When employees don’t feel valued, supported, or developed, they disengage and eventually leave. Employers who focus on leadership behaviors keep talent longer, boost...