Not so long ago, our culture really (really) admired people with big egos. We called them rugged individualists, fearless leaders, MVPs, visionaries and go-getters. We respected these confident and successful folks for (seemingly) having all the answers. They were all too happy to stand their ground and argue their point, and we saw this as a sign of strength and … [More]
The Art of Leading Collectively
Readers learn how to tackle system change for sustainable development, reimagine leadership as a collaborative endeavor, retrain leaders to work collectively, and manage diverse groups through a change process that has sustainability as a guiding focus. Drawing upon two decades of pioneering, internationally recognized work orchestrating multi-stakeholder initiatives, Kuenkel … [More]
Manage Energy, Not Engagement
After 20 years of trying to get it right, few organizations truly understand employee engagement or have failed to see its improvement in their company. And yet, there are organizations that have increased engagement — but find their employees are drained and depleted. What causes this “engagement paradox”? It’s simple. Managing engagement turns out to be just another drain … [More]
The Second Decision
Author Randy H. Nelson knows that in business, the majority of entrepreneurial CEOs are not required to be qualified to lead their organizations. In The Second Decision, Nelson has combined his six years of naval service, 25 years of business experience and thousands of hours with business leaders to develop The Entrepreneur QualCard™. Chapter by chapter, the reader will … [More]
The McKinsey Edge
The McKinsey Edge culls the personal best practices of an exclusive group of managers connected to McKinsey & Company, a firm that services 80 percent of the world’s largest corporations. Through a wealth of 47 rigorously selected, battle-tested, immediately implementable and practical tips, readers will discover the secrets to building the self, growing with others, … [More]
Motivation: Why Money Won’t Work
Spending time trying to identify what motivates one’s employees and then finding meaningful ways to do those things might not be the easiest strategy, but it is one that is consistently more successful than money. While we all love a good gift card, why do organizations continue to spend countless dollars trying to motivate and engage their staff with monetary incentives if we … [More]
Motivation: Gamifying the Workplace
Only 31.5 percent of U.S. workers were engaged in their jobs in 2014, according to a 2015 Gallup poll. A recently released survey from global business gamification leader Badgeville suggests gamification may be a motivator to help overcome this disengagement. The independent survey of more than 500 business workers, ranging from entry-level employees to C-level executives, … [More]
Managing the Millennials
This is a valuable tool for anyone who wants to effectively manage and motivate 20-something workers. Many books are being published on how to manage employees of the “millennial” generation, but the solutions offered are anecdotal at best. Backed by years of serious research, Managing the Millennials provides managers of all ages with specific recommendations and tools for … [More]
Founding Collaborative Intelligence & Innovation on ‘Purpose’
A new intelligence is required in workplaces today. It’s collaborative intelligence, or, as we prefer to call it, We-Q™. We-Q is not how smart or emotionally developed we are as individuals; rather, it is how intelligent we are mentally, emotionally and socially as a collective — and it is a crucial skill for all kinds of business in the digital age. The reality of this … [More]
Creative Management Transforms People into Profits
When faced with any given challenge, the natural human response is, “What’s in it for me?” Consider the banking fiasco, the granddaddy of “What’s in it for me?” Our country watched in horror as executives paid themselves outrageous bonuses while their companies were failing. These senior managers felt no remorse at slashing their workforces and abandoning their customers … [More]
Keep Out of the Friend Zone
“Keep your work life and business life separate.” “Don’t get involved in your employees’ personal matters.” “There is no place for friendships in the office.” This is all age-old advice, but it is out of sync with what really happens in our workplaces. Friendships form in the workplace and it is, at times, impossible for employees to leave personal issues at home. As … [More]
Team Genius
Offering vivid reports of the latest scientific research, compelling case studies and great storytelling, Team Genius shows managers and executives that the planning, design and management of great teams no longer have to be a black art. It explores solutions to essential questions that could spell the difference between success and obsolescence: How to reorganize subpar teams … [More]
The Ignorant Maestro
For 20 years, in addition to conducting orchestras around the world, Itay Talgam has been a “conductor of people” for companies large and small, for CEOs of Fortune 500 companies as well as startup entrepreneurs, and beyond. Drawing on his decades of experience on the podium, he teaches non-musicians how conducting really works and how the conductor’s art can help leaders in … [More]
People Leadership
According to a Gallup poll, more than 70 percent of the American workforce today is “unengaged” — which means that most of the people in an organization are only showing up to work to go through the motions and collect their paycheck. But there’s something employers can do to change that. In People Leadership, Gina Folk covers 30 proven techniques that she learned and utilized … [More]
The Real-Life MBA
The acclaimed authors of Winning show how to galvanize performance, unleash growth, build “wow” teams and create a fulfilling career — and have fun at the same time. In an economy that is changing so rapidly it can feel impossible to keep up, questions abound. Experts espouse theories and concepts, but when it gets right down to it, winning in business is all about mastering … [More]
Meetings: Make Them Time Well-Spent
Typical executives spend more than 20 percent of their time in meetings with five or more people. At the same time, surveys indicate that a majority of them are dissatisfied with the value and outcome of their meetings. There is a simple technique that takes only minutes (no pun intended) that can effortlessly eliminate some of the collisions, faux pas, cancellations, delays … [More]
The High-Speed Company
Bestselling author Jason Jennings believes that urgency and speed are keys to the growth of any business. Jennings draws on years of research and 11,000+ in-depth interviews with executives, business owners and CEOs across the country to uncover how successful leaders build a culture that supports constant innovation and growth. Writing in his trademark down-to-earth style, and … [More]
The Objective Leader
We are all subjective — it’s human nature. We overreact to situations; we judge people too quickly and unfairly; we take something personally when it was not really meant that way. As a result, we lose relationships, reputation, money and peace of mind. And in our ever-more-complex world, leaders must make decisions faster and with more conflicting information; widespread … [More]
