What Is In It For Me?
Good question. We all give to get. That is the law of reciprocity.
What do you like to do when you aren’t working?
Best relationship building question…EVER!
In Loving Memory: Hal Estis, 1932-2011
My father passed away this weekend after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Our family was inspired by his strength and is grateful for the continued...
The Eggshell Relationship: What Should I do?
I’ve commented on the kind of leadership and relationships that when sustained with consistency cultivate a passion culture. I’ve also cautioned...
Work is an Emotional Experience
Today’s work experience is fueled with emotion. The means in which you provide for your family, the community you live in, the evolution of your...
Ghandi on Vacation
Once Mohandis Ghandi was asked, “You have been working at least 15 hours a day, every day, for almost 50 years. Don’t you think it’s time for a...
Sarcasm
There are people that revel in the sarcastic or “snarky” sense of humor. Whether it be in the context of personal or professional relationships it’s...
You Are Here: The Art of Presence
Be present.
My Dad & His Fight
Tuesday night, I got into Cleveland late. After a 45-minute taxi through the blizzard to Aurora, Ohio, I caught the tail end of the Jimmy V Classic....
Recognition, Appreciation & the Gold Watch
Research indicates that recognition is one of the most significant drivers of employee engagement.
We Know Next
I enjoyed spending the last few days renewing connections, expanding my community and participating in the conversation about what is next and new...
The Conference Experience
I am en route to Washington DC for one of my favorite conference events of the year, SHRM Leadership. Bottom line, for my time, SHRM delivers an...
Relationships
When you spend time talking to business leaders about culture, sales strategy, experience design and talent invariably you are going spend time...
The Best Talent Wins
Increasingly it won’t be the marketplace, technology, competition, research or development that accelerates business growth. Sure, all those things...