by Christi Barrett | Engagement, Performance
“People with the right talent for their jobs, and long tenures in them, outperform colleagues dramatically – and their contributions skyrocket when they are also engaged.” So says James Harder in HBR’s Engage Your Long-Time Employees to Improve...
by David Wheatley | Change
The pressure is mounting. ABC Hospitality has begun to recognize that it must change its environmental practices for two reasons. First, their customer base expects them to follow up their talk of “less waste” with concrete steps. Investors recognize that more...
by Christi Barrett | Decision-making, Strategic
Today’s leaders are problem-solvers. Issues can take a toll when the quandaries pile up or have serious implications. What’s an overwhelmed leader to do? Rethink problems as issues to resolve, not obstacles or unnecessary headaches. It seems like a minor...
by Christi Barrett | Meetings
You’re scheduled for a meeting next week, and you receive the agenda in your email. You’re pleased to see that there is a designated facilitator for the meeting, but not so thrilled that it’s you. If your meetings are like mine, they can sometimes...
by Christi Barrett | Change, Growth
I’ve embarked on an exercise program with the help of a personal trainer. Having been a slacker for quite some time, I am finding it very challenging. At times, my body just won’t do what I want it to do. It’s extremely frustrating that I can’t...
