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TW 2010 Global Workforce Study-Comment #2

May 24th, 2010 at 7:00 am » Comments (0)

One of the themes that emerge from TowersWatson's latest survey is around Self-Reliance. Three quarters of respondents agreed that they are ultimately responsible for their financial and career security. This is ...more »

True Leaders Leave a Huge Hole

April 19th, 2010 at 7:00 am » Comments (0)

I was struck by a local news item in The Washington Post on Brian Betts, a model middle school principal, who was found gunned down in his home. While the ...more »

Getting Motivated by Meeting those You Serve

March 4th, 2010 at 7:00 am » Comments (0)

It's notoriously hard to motivate people who work in repetitive or routine administrative or blue collar jobs. Adam Grant, management professor at the Wharton School of Business, however, has done ...more »

Skills & Knowledge…Leveraged through Attitude

November 9th, 2009 at 7:00 am » Comments (0)

At a recent workshop leadership consultant Kevin Shane made a point that really resonated with me. He said, Your attitude has a huge multiplier effect on your skills and knowledge." Your employees ...more »