I recently read a blog posting from someone holding themselves out as a "contrarian" HR professional (consultant, of course). I recently read a blog posting from someone holding themselves out as a "contrarian" HR professional (consultant, of … [Read more...]

Now, if you aren't old enough, my title won't mean much to you...  Training is essential for success—always has been, always will be. But like everything else, not all training is created equally. Nor is there one-size fits all when it comes … [Read more...]

What can we do to better manage our workday, to free up time for what’s important to our life?This is a constant challenge for me as a small business owner, and for my clients. I have some things that seem to work in my world...1. Go ugly early. … [Read more...]

For incentive compensation geeks (of which “I are one”), to quote Charles Dickens: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”Not only has emphasis been placed on compensation strategies that link pay to performance recently, but I predict … [Read more...]

But I don't have any money... How can I possibly motivate my staff?Can we motivate without money? Never mind that money, for most of us, isn't much of a real motivator anyway... can we?Sure, it's simple -- use your leadership skills and lead. Some … [Read more...]

The Wall Street Journal posted an article asking "Are we working smarter, or just harder?" I say, "What's the difference??" Now before some productivity, process, or efficiency yahoo jumps all over that and rails against me for advocating "harder" as … [Read more...]