There is nothing new under the sun...ever heard that phrase. It from a biblical passage, Ecc. 1:9. Well, in the time of Covid, you might be thinking...is that true now? These are unpresedented times. We're entering into a new normal (not a fan of that phrase)...but ok, yes things are definitely unsettling and uncertain. And, some elements of life may permanently change...or not. We'll see. However, there are some very human, historical and universal truths that are settled, certain and will rema...
May 19, 2020
There is so much noise in the world of leadership and management today. Go on LinkedIn and just see the breath of information in your feed - kinda makes my head hurt. There's so much discussion about what leaders should be doing, what makes a great leader, etc. Do a search on Amazon or Google about leadership and management and millions of results are revealed. One thing for sure, if you are a senior leader or one that owns a business, there are certain fundamentals you must have in place - abov...
Mar 27, 2020
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Dec 16, 2019
If you are an HR professional or key decision-maker, please note, "a simple training day" is not going to fix this. Yet many times, that's the choice that's made. In my experience there are 2 main reasons why: 1. Key leaders, decision-makers do not understand or appreciate the "human experience" in the work environment. 2. There is a disconnect between how behavior (the human experience) impacts revenue. Therefore the "cheapest" prescription is chosen without being clear on the need and the best...
Dec 02, 2019
Ever heard the phrase "change is hard'? I think there is a bit of a misunderstanding about that phrase. In reality there is a range of "change capabilities". Depending on the context, change can be in an instant or permanent change can take time. I've learned over the years that change can be immediate, but transformation.. . does takes time. And this is a crucial mind-set for leaders when trying to achieve operational change of any kind. Unrealistic expectations lead to lots of unnecessary stre...
Nov 04, 2019
"People don't leave jobs, they leave bosses.'" This is a very popular phrase that circles around the HR and management community a lot...and in fact has been doing so even during the time I was a recruiter some 25+ years ago. And, in all that time has consistently proven to be true. However, I'd like to frame this truth in a different way. People don't leave jobs, they leave relationships . Because, in essence, that's what we're talking about. Leaving anyone, boss or not, is leaving a relationsh...
Nov 02, 2019
If not, you're missing out... One of the elements of business I'm becoming more and more committed to - for myself and clients - is that of simplicity. I'm also devoted to spend my time providing insights and information from a different point of view that provides meaningful value...that is if you spend your precious time reading my blog...at the end of each post you'll think, "Well, that was worth it." From my experience, that different point of view is seeing business through a very simple le...
Oct 19, 2019
"If we all think alike -- no one is thinking very much." - Walt Whitman Let me get straight to the point. One key element contributing to the dilemma of creative thinking in the workplace is fear of diversity -- fear of "too" different. You see this " too different" causes discomfort. This is the "get out of our comfort zone" we don't consider and resist. The comfort zone we usually address is pushing ourselves to grow, moving beyond where we currently are as our choice on our terms. This is the...
Oct 08, 2019
I'm gonna cut to the chase. I've observed for many years a cyclical epidemic. Managers who don't know how and are not managing ...and are not helped in any useful, sustainable way. And so...it continues. As a business owner, senior leader or HR professional, if you've experienced this on any level I want to help you diagnose why. Now, I don't want to insult your intelligence. Perhaps to you the 6 items below are obvious and you've sought help and just haven't found the right resources to fully f...
Oct 08, 2019
I was having a conversation with my step-son a few months back - getting an update on how his business was doing. He's part of a family owned business and was next in line to take over when his in-laws retired. He's very motivated and has grand plans for growth. He realized that in order to execute his vision, he needed to develop a solid next tier management team, so he could be free to focus on strategic growth activities. Listen to the advice I gave. You won't want to miss it! Of Note: We've ...
Oct 03, 2019
Listen here: Hiring...talent acquisition is in a perpetual state of handicap. If you were new to recruiting-hiring and took a moment to scan the breath of recourses available, it's likely you'd be completely overwhelmed. Getting a grasp on effective hiring can turn into a continual game of chasing a rabbit down a rabbit hole...not quite knowing where you'll end up...just crossing your fingers the route you're taking will get somewhere close to where you'd like to end up. As someone who's been in...
Aug 05, 2019
This Your #1 Business Challenge Too? Tip: Business management is developing managers. You've got to grow them...so you can grow! Duration: 6 mins. 25 secs. I had a great family get together in Indiana this weekend after speaking at the Energetic Women's Leadership Conference in Indianapolis. (The conference was a gathering of women from all over the US who are in the Energy industry - primarily gas & electric). One of the many highlights was getting the latest updates from my stepson Chris r...
Jun 18, 2019
Take a 10-minute breather today and learn how to determine when it's time to fire someone. Want to be clear & confident? Firing an employee is one of the most significant challenges and the toughest things to do in leading and managing. Yet, sometimes, it's absolutely necessary...and not doing so can severely hurt your business. Do you have a firing philosophy? Do you experience "fog" when you're trying to determine whether to do so or not? Web Toolbar by Wibiya...
May 22, 2019
Hey that may sound like a silly question, but it's legit! Here's why… I know that performance management, particularly for managers, can be challenging and without some basic knowledge to navigate its terrain, it feels like you're stumbling in the woods, can't see where you're going and don't know how to get out...and wish you'd never entered it in the first place. That's why @LinkedIn Learning asked me to create a course written specifically for managers on how to Manage Employee Performance Pr...
Oct 24, 2018
"A potent force lies deep within every actor in business...a force so strong it can fuel a vision, make or break a dream. It’s a power so remarkable it conjures inventions that have changed the course of civilization as we know it. This force is the human force - the human quotient in business. It's time to shake off the burdensome, blinding corporatism that is robing us of the full exhilarating expression of this extraordinary force (yes, it can be that way sometimes!). This force translated in...
Oct 19, 2018
From Pain To Gain: Ten 21st Century Leadership Lessons Learned © Irene Becker, Just Coach It-The 3Q Edge™ | (IQ-EQ-SQ) Reach-Resonance-Results 3Q Leadership™ Blog- 27,000+ Social Media Followers & Growing! Leadership is a 3Q equation supported by courage. Courage grows each time we align intelligence: (IQ) + humanity (EQ) + integrity (SQ) 9-17-2016 - Interviewer's Note: Though this interview was done several years ago, the insight and wisdom for leadership does not expire. Enjoy! Listen Now:...
Sep 17, 2016
Mike Lehr: Intuition in the Workplace I'm excited to launch my 2016 Talent Talk - Thought Leaders 3.0 podchat series with my first interviewee Mike Lehr who was my original first! And I am thrilled we are taking on the topic of intuition. It's a perfect complement to the work I do surrounding creative, critical and innovative thinking. I suggest you take the time to contemplate and learn about your own intuition, particularly the role it plays in decision-making, inspiration and creative thinkin...
Jan 04, 2016
Update: It's 2018. Suzi and I are now part of a strategic partnership that works with business owners, leaders and HR professionals addressing issues surrounding harassment, sexual and otherwise. Our mission is to help companies create positive, healthy cultures that can consistently thrive. We recently did a webcast on sexual harassment that you may want to check out as well. Click here In the meantime - this an interesting and revealing podcast. Below you'll find her site link. She has some go...
Sep 11, 2015
Note: Though this interview was done a year ago...it's still an interesting peek into the world of Zappos. Learn more about it - listen to my podchat with Zappos recruiter, Rockne Henriques. @Rockne808 If you are a HR professional of any kind, you may have heard the recent news that Zappos is continuing to set the pace in demonstrating creative practices in cultivating a "human" centric culture (and for some of us set the pace means stretching our sensibilities in creating and running a company)...
Jul 31, 2015
Focus: Professional Success, Management Success Audio duration: 4 mins. 4 secs. 1. Double click arrow to LISTEN NOW: 2. Read along with the transcript below or print and read for later. 3. Right click the MP3 FILE link to download MP3 File and "save as" to your hard drive to access off-line for continuous listening or to transfer to your mobile device for portable learning. 4. For additional lessons use the Search Box (top left). 5. Remember, the audios are loosely scripted to sound more natural...
Jul 23, 2015
Pic Source This podchat is in reference to a post and book discussion on my corresponding blog: Blog post: Promoting Happiness for Holistic Talent Management It's an interview with the author of Seven Secrets to Enlightened Happiness! Living the Life You Were Meant to Live , Alan Allard. I recommend you view the post, buy the book and listen to the Podchat. The Podchat discusses happiness from the view of it's value in the workplace through the lens of employee engagement, retention and company ...
Sep 25, 2013
Enlightened Leadership Published on August 24, 2013 by Alan Allard Host comments: Podchat based on this theme and post -- it's really good! Duration: 30 mins 48 sec. Subscribe to Podchats on iTunes A few weeks back I spent a couple of days with a senior leader who wanted to develop his "leadership intelligence." He has produced outstanding results in many ways and he has superb "technical skills," but his people skills were suffering. As a result, his relationships were suffering as well. Great ...
Sep 10, 2013
Welcome to the inaugural launch of Podchats - a fun, casual, yet informative conversation with thought leaders in the arena of Human Resources, management, and leadership that are 30 minutes or less. This site was formerly known as Management-in-Minutes and several of those mini-audio lessons are still included in the subscription stream. However, going forward the stream will be devoted to Podchats . This podchat was prompted by Mike's post provided below. It caught my attention because in my w...
Aug 16, 2013
