“Old-style hierarchy and command-and-control is dead”. You’ve seen that sentiment expressed on LinkedIn, TikTok, and dozens of books. You may have even written about it yourself! In its place, we see approaches like servant leadership and dispersed decision-making hailed as the “right way” to be a leader. The ugly truth Some situations call for clarity, […]
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Kick-off 2026…are you ready?
The calendar is down to one page, so now’s the time to plan your 2026 kick-off meeting that energizes your team and sets the tone for success. A little planning before year-end can make a tangible impact on your team’s focus and momentum and help you avoid a holiday-time scramble. Kick-off meetings typically happen in […]
Adaptability is the New Competitive Advantage: What Firefighters Teach Us
This is the second in a series of articles building on my experiences as a volunteer firefighter nearly 30 years ago. Over time, I’ve seen how the fire service systematically builds critical skills like adaptability – skills that are just as valuable in today’s corporate world. Though centuries old, these core firefighter traits are essential […]
Get Ready to Rise and Revive in 2025 with a Kick-off!
All the Halloween chocolate is gone, so time to start planning your annual kick-off meeting to energize and focus your team for 2025! A little planning before the end of this year can make a tangible impact on your team for next year and help make sure you don’t find yourself in a squeeze during […]
Decision-Making in a Fast-Paced World: Lessons from the Fireground
This is the first in a series of articles building on my experiences as a volunteer firefighter nearly 30 years ago. Over time, I’ve seen how the fire service systematically builds critical skills—skills that are just as valuable in today’s corporate world. Though centuries old, these core firefighter traits are essential for anyone who wants […]
Don’t delay, start planning your 2024 kick-off today!
As the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy reminds us, “Don’t Panic”! You have time to start thinking about your annual kick-off meeting to energize and focus your team for 2024. A little planning before the end of this year can make a tangible impact on your team for next year and help make sure you […]
Recession ahead? What HR can do (Part 2)
I have learned a lot about the role of HR in recession, cost-cutting and other organizational impacts over the years. This is the second of a two-part article on the role of HR during hard economic times. It is especially for those in HR who might be facing a recession for the first time in […]
Recession ahead? What HR can do (Part 1)
I have learned a lot about the role of HR in recession, cost-cutting and other organizational impacts over the years. This two-part article is especially for those in HR facing a recession for the first time in their careers. While it covers several key topics, it is not exhaustive. I’m looking forward to hearing from […]
The Great Resignation Attraction Shuffle Explained
Millions of people left their jobs in 2021 during the “Great Resignation”. A decades-old quote on happiness gives us some new insights! Companies can leverage these learnings to gain from the Great Attraction!