November 14, 2018
Most of us have a boss. Some of us actually like them. The “boss” is that person who is ultimately responsible for your status in the organization. They can make … Continue reading “The Five Rules Of Managing Up”
February 13, 2018
In my line of work, on a fairly regular basis, I get to meet disengaged employees. The factors for their disengagement are often varied, never the same. But there are … Continue reading “The Easiest Ways To Create Disengaged Employees”
February 4, 2018
Organizations are missing out on a glorious opportunity to improve employee engagement. It’s time to bring a modified version of the so-called Gig Economy to employees. The Oxford English dictionary describes the … Continue reading “It’s Time To Bring The Gig Economy To Employees”
October 24, 2017
Dear CEO, Now more than ever in our history we need you to lead. Frankly, with all due respect, what you have been serving up as “leadership” since the 1970’s … Continue reading “Dear CEO”
February 22, 2016
Sometimes you just have to listen to your gut. Sometimes those voices in your head—whispering words of caution and concern about your situation at work—are smarter (and louder) than you … Continue reading “Sheri Quit Her Job And Regained Her Purpose Sweet Spot”
February 6, 2016
The day after delivering a keynote presentation, I received an email from Candice who kindly agreed to share her story. She wrote: Dear Dan, I was at the conference you spoke at … Continue reading “If There Is No Trust Or Joy At Work There Is A Low Chance For Purpose”
November 18, 2015
We have all entered an office building at one time or another and remarked, “This is a hellhole.” You may be aware of the type of structure I am referring … Continue reading “Building Your Headquarters To Boost Employee Engagement”
July 20, 2015
In 1982, Time magazine declared the personal computer its “Machine of the Year.” Up until then, humans usually had won a “Person of the Year” distinction. Time publisher John A. … Continue reading “Humans Should Aim To Be The Next Us”
April 1, 2015
There is a diagram floating around LinkedIn and Twitter that attempts to illustrate an individual’s true ‘purpose’. It’s amusing to me, because it’s short-sighted. It may even be delivering a … Continue reading “Corporate Culture in a Venn Diagram”
March 26, 2015
The fine folks at Learnnovators conducted an interview with me recently, where I spouted off on aspects of leadership, engagement, purpose and innovation. The results can be found below: 1. … Continue reading “Waxing Lyrical On Leadership, Engagement, Purpose & Innovation”
September 23, 2014
I recently had the chance to reflect on the ‘future of the organization’. I suppose it’s one of my hobbies. Thanks to the kind folks at SAP, my thoughts on … Continue reading “Reflecting on Potential Workplace Trends”
August 25, 2014
I wouldn’t call the two incredible and courageous women in this story ‘good friends’ with me nor are we ‘best friends’, but we’re certainly not ‘bad friends’ or ‘former friends’, … Continue reading “Two Very Incredible & Courageous Women”
