Hiring great leadership qualities for any position can be a daunting task all on its own, then add “lean” skills into the mix, and it may leave some HR staff shivering in their boots. Let’s face it, it’s hard to find someone who is trustworthy, patient, knowledgeable within the specific

International expansion is an exciting business step – but what kind of leadership challenges should you expect? Growing your business to the point that you’re considering an international expansion is something to be proud of – but it’s vital that you don’t overlook the challenges that such an expansion brings.

Corporate leaders are not the only ones that undermine the brand. In order for you to know if you are undermining your brand or not, you must first understand what your brand is. Do you know? Can you explain what your brand is in three or four words? If not,

Despite the current global economic situation, employee attrition is a critical issue that constantly affects workplaces. It might be surprising to learn that employees who find their work highly stimulating and rewarding, with excellent coworkers and a healthy company environment, still leave their jobs. The reasons why employees leave? They

Will allowing pets in the workplace boost productivity and morale? Soon after he introduced the assembly line, Henry Ford shocked the automotive industry again by adopting a five-day, 40-hour week for workers. Before that time, employees worked 9-hour shifts, 6 to 7 days a week. Although he later admitted the

It is unfortunate in itself that the disability community at large has found it fitting to use the word “inclusion” when referring to our beloved children, siblings, parents, or friends with disabilities. The term inclusion in itself is deceiving. So I have given much thought to the moments when I read about employers

What does innovation mean? Innovation is a buzzword for a new generation. It is also a word with so many ambiguous connotations that no one has been able to put their finger on what personifies real innovation. There are countless examples of moments of innovation and innovative ideas that create

Companies are like individuals and communities; they have beliefs and behaviors that shape them. These beliefs and behaviors are known as corporate culture. Corporate culture may be written. But in small companies, it is usually unwritten. An example is when a bank pays for all its employees’ lunches on Wednesdays,

You don’t want to risk losing your best employees, do you? Of course not. So why is it that so many businesses make fatal mistakes when it comes to their employees and wonder why staff turnover is high? Whether your business is big or small, ensuring that employees feel valued

Philosophically and practically, I find myself conflicted over the current preoccupation in leadership development as a relational dynamic. On the one hand, I’ve seen and used competency frameworks for leadership assessment and development purposes. On the whole, they did serve well as a useful touchstone for these purposes. They provided