Misguided Loyalty

Far too often, the action of teammates is primarily guided by the criteria of looking good, or not looking bad.

Culture Power Gauge

I’ve been working on a culture system for more than 40 years too.

Boomerangers Coming Back Home

Organizations that will benefit the most are those with a strong culture who have made their company a home worth returning to. They also have the strength of character to welcome valued boomerangs with open arms.

Squid Game at Work

there are behaviors to avoid getting knocked out of the playing field at work. What are a few?

What To Do About Exhaustion at Work

Every organization I work with, regardless of market, geography or size, has one common theme: Exhausted people.

Want to Coach Belonging? Why We Started Belongify: Update!

We believe belonging is at the very core of thriving, high performing work cultures. People fully contribute when they feel and act like they belong.

Labor Shortage: Let’s NOT Mess This Up!

This labor shortage is a great time for people, if we and organizations don’t mess this up.

Rethink This: Watchlists

Here are my thoughts about succession watchlists in organizations, and why they’re something we might want to RETHINK.

What If We Hired and Fired Our Bosses?

What does unbossing mean to you?

Rethink This: Performance Management

Here’s what I really think about performance management, and what I want to RETHINK.

A Remote Bite Out of THE Apple

There is a conflict stewing at the most profitable company in the world.

Rethink This: Unnecessary Hierarchy

How important is exclusivity at your organization? Private elevators, executive parking spaces, etc. Are these still prevalent in your company? If so, why? RETHINK.

Can’t We Just Pay Everyone More?

Those that see people as the primary expense line on the income statement and/or those that cynically think throwing money at the problem is the answer, will find themselves struggling to attract and retain people.

Rethink This: Dress Codes

What are some crazy, outdated and overly formal dress codes you’ve heard of lately? On the other hand, do you wear stained shirts and/or pajamas on your Zoom calls? We’re here to talk about dress codes, and RETHINK.

Confused Loyalty

Leaders who want so-called “loyal” direct reports, who are simply or blindly “yes people,” “order takers,” and politicians, are doing themselves and their organizations a disservice.

Rethink This: Writing People Up at Work is Childish

Do you know anywhere that still employs adults but writes them up like children for a variety of certain, little infractions?

Why Invest in Belonging?

Do you remember what it feels like when you’re on the outside looking in?

Rethink This: 9 to 5 Work Days

Let’s Rethink 9 to 5 work days. As far as I’m concerned, the outdated concept should just be an old Dolly Parton song.

‘Just Show Up and Shut Up!’ ‘Nope, I Quit.’

“Closed due to staff shortage.” “Expect slower service today due to staff shortage.” I’ve literally seen both of these signs posted on the doors of businesses this last week.

Why I’m Excited to Be Chief People Advisor at Air Protein

Air Protein’s aspiration is to be the world’s No. 1 meat company.