When you were in grade school, you likely were rewarded with a sticker from the teacher when you did something well. It was your teacher’s way of trying to motivate you to continue to do well. Today, many companies try to increase motivation among employees by...
Whenever there is a kink in the chain of efficiency and effectiveness in the workplace, people often start looking at each individual to learn who is at fault. Who isn’t doing their job well? Who might need skills improvement? Which employee doesn’t seem to fit the...
Each one of us endured unexpected shifts in our careers, goals and personal lives this past year. While some juggled routine job duties alongside children’s’ home school schedules, others were tasked with making unprecedented decisions for the future of their...
Why do so many teams fail to create solutions, achieve goals, and adapt to change? We find that team performance breaks down because they fail to build a proper foundation. But with the right framework, your team can ensure success. Whether you’re forming a new team...
Are you a leader who wants to get the most from you team? Do you know what motivates each person on your team? Are happy hours and baseball games or one-on-one acknowledgement of an individual’s contributions more effective in gaining trust and commitment? It...
Like many of my fellow Ohioans, I have developed a great admiration for our governor and medical director while witnessing them navigate the COVID-19 crisis. Observing them over the past month (wearing my executive coach hat) I’ve wondered what is it that we’ve all...
