At a time where the demand for transparent communication in the workplace is at a premium, employees are not speaking-up enough. How you express your opinions at work (or not) is a direct reflection upon how people experience who you are and what you represent as a team member, department leader and as an individual. Your voice defines the value you bring to the organization, In most cases, yo

Mentoring is a tricky thing: most people want it, but don’t know how to get it. Mentoring is also loosely defined. Just because someone gives you advice, doesn’t mean they are your mentor. Mentoring is a responsibility; a commitment that requires valuable time and focused attention to assure the mentee’s goals are progressing forward. If you have one steady mentor that is adding value to your

We all live our lives managing problems. In the workplace or in our personal lives, problems surround us and our success is measured by how well we are able to navigate and solve them. Every day we encounter a treasure hunt for...

If the US economy is going to rebound, people need to become more satisfied with their work. Based on a job satisfaction survey conducted by Glassroom.com, 40% of employees are satisfied at work, while 27% say their jobs are “ok” and 33% are dissatisfied at work. If you don’t like what you do, how can your productivity and performance at work increase? How can organizations grow and compete whe

Stop comparing yourself to others. This is why most people never get ahead in their careers. They waste valuable time trying to be what they are not - rather than valuing who they naturally are and building upon their own foundation of skills and knowledge for growth. People that advance in their careers focus less on what others say about them and more on how their creativity, competencies an

As corporations aggressively seek to find new ways to stimulate top line growth, their people strategies must be in proper alignment with their business initiatives.   In today’s new workplace, human capital and business growth...

As employees seek to strengthen their identity in the workplace they must find ways to make an immediate impact for the betterment of the company as well as themselves.  This requires a commitment to share your voice with...

Coaching has emerged as a key component in most organizations’ human resources and learning and development strategies. Through this study and the responses from different organizations from around the world, we aim to better...

Every week with the current American government is a new crisis, a new set of challenges for a nation whose people have grown accustomed to government solving its problems. And we certainly are facing a slew of economic and...

With 344 food stores in 25 states and Washington, D.C, Trader Joe’s is a perfect example of how to gain a competitive advantage in a crowded space by embracing the immigrant perspective. Trader Joe’s first opened its doors in...

Cultural intelligence means being intelligent enough to create a workplace culture that gives positive direction for your organization and its people. In fact, a strong workplace culture makes it easier for an organization to...

Leaders today find the world changing around them faster than they can keep up. As a result, they risk damaging their organizations (as well as their own careers) by trying ideas for change that worked for them in the past –...

We are experiencing powerful changes on multiple fronts: the economy, globalization, connectivity. As a result, we have become victims of an identity crisis that is now impacting our performance and influence in the...

As America’s corporations try to figure out how to compete in the global economy, we all need to step back and examine our own abilities and if they are still relevant. More than ever, employees are reflecting upon their...

"They just don't understand me!"   This is one of the most popular excuses from employees that are having trouble creating impact and influence in the workplace.    In fact, most employees whosay that are just tired of a workplace c

In the current terrain of economic uncertainty, seeing and seizing new types of opportunity is the key to your success. As such, working harder and trying to impress your boss with longer hours just isn’t enough. In today’s...

Career management is an unpredictable journey these days. Economic uncertainty and new global competitors require a new perspective. No longer is your career a linear pathway to success. Career growth demands an attitude shift...

The future of American enterprise is heavily dependent upon the mindset, motivation and desire of its leaders. Whether you are a front line manager, director, executive or in the c-suite – 2012 is a defining year for America’s...