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

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

Where now for employee engagement?

Two significant items grabbed the headlines here in the UK this past week. Time alone will tell just how significant they prove to be but … 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