In our busy world, who has time for self-reflection? A year ago, I would have told you I not only don’t have time but I would have answered with self-reflection? (Note obvious inflection in voice)...
New Parkinson’s study something to sniff at — please
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 28, 2015
Ilja Gort could be dethroned soon, and it may be good for untold number of seniors and other disease victims. The winemaker has the world’s “Most Valuable Nose,” according to the “Guinness...
Early is the new on-time
By
Julie Thorson
Oct 15, 2015
A trip back to high school this week helped me remind myself, and students, of three of the most important leadership principles for anyone in any profession.
Break point: Advantage to the one who listens
By
Julie Thorson
Sep 22, 2015
If there were a bucket full of all the leadership lessons in the world and you could pull out only one skill to master, it should be the ability to listen. I used to think early in my career the number...
It’s hard work having this much fun
By
Julie Thorson
Aug 20, 2015
Being a leader means allowing the work to happen in an environment that’s exciting and fun. I believe too many people simply choose to be miserable.
The dark side of leadership
By
Julie Thorson
Jul 23, 2015
Have you ever considered leadership a negative word? Chances are no. All of the books we read, articles we Google, and leaders we aspire to be like are positive. So what about those days where people are...
This is what your employees want
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 08, 2015
What persists and cannot fade, despite the best erasure efforts of days on a cross-country train, weeks of total detachment from the Internet and phone signals, AND 65 miles of arduous backpacking in mountains...
If everyone would just do things my way …
By
Julie Thorson
Jun 25, 2015
For a long time, “leadership” to me meant convincing people that seeing things my way was the only way. After all, it would be much easier if everyone bought what I was selling. Funny thing,...
June 17 webinar to address ‘star’ practices to improve hiring, retention
Jun 03, 2015
During a free June 17 McKnight’s webinar, attendees will receive tips on how to find “right-fit” candidates, better keep current staff members engaged with employee-centric practices,...
This is a freaking good column
By
Julie Thorson
May 28, 2015
Anyone who knows me knows that coaching and mentoring are joys of mine. Spending time with our teams and encouraging them to become self-reflective and more self-aware is something I live and love to do....