Tough Employee Near Retirement: Just Wait it Out?
Problem employee nearing retirement? Why not just wait for them to go? I’ve heard this sentiment so many times. A leader describes, to minute detail, an employee’s negative impact and then says something like, “They will be retiring in two years,...Employee Loyalty: What can Leaders Do About It?
The research is pretty clear. Employee loyalty has decreased dramatically over the past decades. Some people point at the Millenials as the problem. I actually see them as pointing to the solution. In one recent study, among others, job satisfaction was...Empathy is Not a Soft Skill
We understand the purpose of empathy, and maybe even its importance in theory, but in situations that matter, we have difficulty putting ourselves in others’ shoes.
Encouraging Mistakes
I might be a mean parent. My daughter recently got scraped up doing something outside. Instead of diving for the first aid kit and offering sympathy, I commented on how cool the scrapes were. Okay, maybe I’m not mean, but I know that minor scrapes and bruises...
Facilitation: Tips to Make Your Meeting Great
Let’s face it, employees are often not excited about attending a facilitated session. The facilitator needs to do things to infuse energy and generate participation.