Yahoo’s REAL Problem
In the past few days, there has been a flurry of articles discussing Marissa Mayer's dictate that Yahoo employees can no longer work from home. While some have questioned, and others have mocked...
View ArticleWant Engagement Now? Start Recognizing Small Things
Employee engagement is an urgent matter. Recognition offers a quick fix. Before inflicting major change initiatives, why not simply recognize and reinforce examples of where you want to head?...
View ArticleHierarchy & Social Networks Both #FAIL. Now What?
The advent of social platforms and communication tools is rapidly changing how information flows inside of organizations. This is challenging how decisions get made and how work gets done. There is...
View ArticleThe Human Foundations of Employee Engagement
Humans are humans. The basics are clear. Leaders that provide purpose, clarity, recognition and trust, gain the advantage of aligned and engaged teams. Purpose: How are we going to change the world...
View ArticleLeading Cities is Hard. Can a Digital Workplace Help?
Local government is one of the most rewarding places to be a leader. Yet municipalities present one of the most challenging environments for a leader: Diverse employees, from lifeguards to lawyers,...
View ArticleMisunderstood as a Leader? It’s Time to “Work out Loud”
As a leader, I’ve long felt misunderstood. Employees seldom understand what I actually do. Sure they get the big stuff--like when I get everyone fired up about our grand vision or communicate a key...
View ArticleThree Foundations for Creating or Shifting Organizational Culture
Every organization has a corporate culture. But when it becomes clear it is not going to get you where you need to go, what do you do? How do you bring your culture to life and shift it in new...
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