How to do the impossible
Oh, how I laughed! I know it dates me, but one of my abiding memories from school is haircut inspections, when prefects – those privileged … Read more
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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
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
Talent Management versus Talent Development
I don't know about you, but I struggle with the term "talent management." Not because I don't understand the ideal, but because I am concerned … Read more
Why people have to be MAD to engage!
The desire to make a difference is possibly one of the greatest motivational drivers we have as human beings. That's because it validates our sense … Read more
Partnering in tough times
No doubt you have noticed – we are going through tough times. But, have you ever thought about what makes tough times tough? One factor … Read more
Do you have the leadership to inspire zeal and engender employee engagement?
"The heart and soul of leadership – the essence of inspiring others." Those words of John J Murphy, from his book, "Leading with Passion", epitomise … Read more