Organizational Change Interview: Anne Loehr and Bill Kearney on The Future of Work
Being interviewed by Bill Kearney on WKXL in New Hampshire is always lively and thought provoking. He has interviewed me many times over the past few years; he never fails to ask pointed questions that create a stimulating conversation. I’ve embedded our last interview here, where we discussed many organizational topics including workplace demographics, generations, […]
It’s a Man’s, Man’s, Man’s, World…or Is It?
As I read Emily Bennington’s Who Says It’s a Man’s World: The Girls’ Guide to Corporate Domination, I made constant notes while absorbing all of the tips she lay out throughout the book. Bennington has something for everyone, touching on topics such as self-awareness, social skills, personal effectiveness, team development, leadership and a practical toolbox […]
Five Tips to Transform Talent in the Workplace
Let’s talk talent. I don’t mean Broadway and Hollywood talent; I mean organizational talent. The people at work who lead projects, clash with their colleagues and often give 100% to their organization. I’m giving eight talks in two cities over the next few weeks. The questions I’ve been asked to address in my talks include: […]
These Organizations are Placing A Spotlight on Workforce Trends: Demographics, Diversity, and Coaching
At last…spring is here! Q1 is complete and it’s time to come out of hibernation and renew the vigor for achieving your organizational goals. A few of these goals might include focusing on improving your leadership skills, refining your work training programs or increasing employee engagement. Over the next six weeks, I’ll be speaking on […]
Online Learning Increases Employee Engagement: How to Create Online Training Programs That Work
In my last two posts, I discussed why it’s important to incorporate the seven learning styles into adult learning and how online learning programs can do that effectively. In this post, we’ll look at some best practices for creating effective online learning programs that work in your organization, as well as practical steps to help […]
Online Learning Increases Employee Engagement: What is Online Learning?
In my last post, I discussed why it’s important to incorporate multiple learning styles in a training program. Technology offers to best opportunities to do that. In this post, let’s look at what online learning actually is. The U.S. Distance Learning Association (USDLA) seems to concur that there is no official, agreed-upon definition of online […]
Online Learning Increases Employee Engagement: Seven Learning Styles
“On average, students in online learning conditions performed better than those receiving face-to-face instruction,” concludes a report by the Department of Education (DOE). In fact, in the DOE’s report “Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning,” students doing at least some of their course online ranked in the 59th percentile compared to wholly in-classroom taught […]
Four Ways to Cultivate Trust at Work
Quick! Think of your most successful business relationship with a colleague, client or boss. What makes it so special? It’s probably the prevalence of trust. Before thinking of the content and characteristics that make up the foundation of trust, think of what trust elicits and inspires: a sense of comfort. Charles H. Green expounds this […]
How Can We Create Organizational Cultures that Welcome Women Who Lean In?
Sheryl Sandberg’s new book Lean In urges women to take a seat at the table, raise our hands and use our voices. I completely agree. And I think there is a larger question to be asked: What are women leaning into? Organizations could hire the brightest and most experienced woman for their teams. Yet if […]
Workforce Trends: The Importance of Diversity–The Old Minority Will Become the New Majority
There are several major demographic trends in today’s workplace, such as Baby Boomer retirement, companies losing female talent (see infographic) and the increasing need for workplace flexibility. Perhaps the most profound trend however, is the fact that the United States is transitioning from a nation whose majority population is white to a nation in which […]
