The Most Important Sentence in Leadership
At its most basic, effective leadership consists of two key components. One of them is the human element – that’s…
Three Things All Employees Want
To be fair, there are probably more than three things all employees want. Most employees would probably take a million…
How ‘The Great Resignation’ Can Work to Your Advantage
By now you’ve heard the news – everyone is quitting every job everywhere. Nobody is actually employed anymore, and the…
A New Explanation For The Current Labor Shortage
By now you’re undoubtedly aware of the latest pandemic paradox: at the same time millions of people are out of…
Are Your People Really Happy With Remote Work?
In the last few months I’ve read countless articles and had dozens of conversations with people regarding the reality of…
The Only 4 Ways to Create a Vibrant Culture
As I’m sure you’ve heard before, creating a good culture is enormously difficult. At least it’s often presented that way.…
How to Create An Awful Company Culture
So hopefully you read my companion article about the four keys to creating a good, happy, vibrant, gosh-it’s-nice-to-work-here company culture.…
Results Vs. Process – What Matters More?
There are hundreds of arguments that divide us. Soda vs. pop, potato vs. potato – that one makes more sense…
3 Signs That Your Company Is Growing, Thriving, and Awesome
Last month I had the pleasure of working for King’s Hawaiian, the people who make rolls and hamburger buns so…
Creating a Great Culture Even With Temporary or Entry-Level Workers
Hi everyone! Matt Havens here again. Last month I stepped in for Jeff to talk about performance reviews. Since nobody…