Yearly Archives: 2017
Great Bosses Ensure Accountability
A great boss exhibits many different characteristics, and they are a person who creates and maintains a safe, inspiring work environment where talented, engaged...
PODCAST #083: Want A Strong Team? Play A Game | Karl Kapp
In this episode, we're going to talk about games for learning with our guest, Karl Kapp. He the world’s leading expert on using games for learning. He is a professor of Instructional Technology at Bloomsburg University, a TEDx speaker, and the founder of the educational game development firm, 'The Wisdom Learning Group.' He is the author of seven books, and his latest is 'Play To Learn: Everything You Need to Know About Designing Effective Learning Games.'
How Civility In The Workplace Can Save You Time And Money
A lot of leaders tend to interrupt people in ways that shoot them down.
Just Try It, You’ll Like It – The Social Media Addiction
I was a good kid. I kept my nose clean and stayed out of trouble for the most part. This year I am turning...
Say “No” to Yes-Men and “Yes” to Cognitive Diversity (Managerial Courage)
When I began my first leadership role, I made a novice mistake – I surrounded myself with people who agreed with me. Whether it...
It’s Just a Croissant: Three Steps to Keeping Perspective
It was a few weeks before my husband, Mike, died. He woke from his nap snickering. “What is it, Sweetie?” He smiled and said...
PODCAST #082: How To Get Great Employee Engagement In 9 Minutes | James Robbins
In this episode, we're going to talk about the quick and easy way to go from manager to leader with our guest, James Robbins. He is a management consultant, change specialist, adventurer and motivational speaker. He has been helping equip and transform leaders for over 20 years. He is the author of 'Nine Minutes on Monday: The Quick and Easy Way to Go From Manager to Leader,' which was named Business Book of the Year by Canada’s Globe and Mail.
Get Curious: How To Learn Faster
That state of being a novice is very uncomfortable for us, so what I talk about in the book is the mindset, because mindset is key.
Coaching Strategies for Busy Leaders (Develops Others)
Deborah sighed and looked at her phone. “David, I’m sorry, I need to take this.”
She paused the strategy session I was helping her work...















