The Tide Has Shifted 46% of the full-time workforce is made up of Millennials and Gen Z. And just like with a rip current, resistance is futile. Companies must adjust or get pulled out to sea. Is what Millennials and Gen Z want so much different from the generations...
Like any good superhero, every predecessor has a cape—and a love-hate relationship with it. They hate having to put it on to save their team from a disastrous decision. They wish their teams would “get it” instead of requiring rescue. In confidence, they say, “I wish...
The Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said the only constant in life is change. The past few years alone have supported this claim. So why encourage your team to embrace change if things are going well, revenues are good, and profits are soaring? If organizations are...
Organizational leaders across the country are battling through the difficulties of hiring and retaining highly qualified talent in today's employee-driven job market. And, they're asking themselves, "What do Millennials want in the workplace?" With COVID recovery now...
Greater Transparency Increases Employee Happiness Perhaps the most critical quality next-generation talent desires in a strong leader is transparency. High-potential employees do not just want to be told what to do at the office. This group wants to know why they are...
Several years ago, I was standing in front of a group of employees from a large mortgage company conducting a leadership training session. The members of this group had various job titles; however, most were administrative and field managers. As we got to the last row...
In the first part of this conversation, we talked about the first two Levels of Engagement when expanding business opportunities globally. Level One is basic common courtesy. Knowing what works in the culture in which you are working is critical. Level Two consists of...