The Foundations of Trust

Is it serendipity?  I cannot claim it as anything else but the debate raging about the big city bonuses certainly is convenient for me, following … Read more

Averting the disaster of Dystopia

With a luxury liner capsizing in the Mediterranean (of all places) this week nothing looks safe any more. Thus the 2012 World Economic Forum Global … Read more

Who cares?

Do you ever ask yourself if anyone really cares? Although I try to avoid being cynical and to give the benefit of the doubt a recent … Read more

The Importance of Employee Engagement: Why it REALLY matters

You know that people matter. Any business leader knows that. Unfortunately the pressure to constantly improve performance and deliver better results makes this one of … Read more

Are you inspiring happiness and joy?

“Sometimes we forget that life and work are supposed to bring happiness and joy into our lives.” When I read those words earlier this week … Read more

Innovation: Cause or Effect?

“Adapt or Die” It may be a popular expression but, in a world of constant change, innovation is essential to survival. And that applies just … Read more

A picture of employee engagement and how to create it.

“A picture is worth a thousand words.” How often have you heard that hoary old classic? Well, I experienced it first hand this past week. … Read more

Facing facts: why we need to move beyond redundancy and find a new solution

A relative recently sent me the following summary of the 2011 US budget to help me understand the situation. I cannot vouch for the veracity … Read more

Appreciation, Appreciative Inquiry and Employee Engagement

Like good music a good quote makes you think and is something you can enjoy over and over again. This is a good – even … Read more

The real secret to creating employee engagement

Are you giving enough? Now I am sure you are thinking to yourself, "What kind of question is that?" And of course it is rather … Read more