Watching college football this weekend, it occurred to me how great instant replay is in professional tennis. In college football and the NFL, instant replay can take so long it makes you want to change the channel. What is even worse about instant replay in the NFL is that most … Read more
This is a bumper sticker on my car. Yes, we love dogs. Moreover, I love when people work to get along instead of engage in conflict. And, of course I have a workplace connection. I am working with a company that has an ongoing conflict between the top two roles … Read more
Evidence shows that, when it comes to retaining Gen Y, it’s not all down to dollars and cents. Training, a collaborative work environment and a sense of shared purpose can all motivate younger workers to stay put, not just a healthy pay check. But now one expert on motivation is … Read more
A: Don’t save coaching for a special event. Effective athletic coaches don’t save their counsel for the big game. In Major League Baseball advice and conversations begin before spring training and continue until lockers are cleaned out. Baseball players have the advantage of a slew of statistics to measure performance but … Read more
Most employees are great about showing up on time every day. Significantly fewer show up fully present — ready to make a difference with customers and the business. Many employees don’t pack their brains when they pack their lunches because many managers don’t ask their employees to think at work. … Read more
