In the author’s words, “Why are there so few leaders in today’s business community? The answer seems to be that most managers don’t understand or know enough about the nuts and bolts of skilled leadership. It’s a difficult subject to master because there are no specifics that can be taught. And it is even more…
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Only ten days before Abraham Lincoln took the oath of office in 1861, the Confederate States of America seceded from the Union, taking Federal agencies, forts, and arsenals within their territory. To make matters worse, Lincoln, who was elected by a minority of the popular vote, was viewed by his own advisors as nothing more…
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A few years ago, I met an HR manager at a networking event and we had a brief discussion about assessments and how the use of valid, reliable assessments could help their organization reduce negative turnover while at the same time improve the likelihood of hiring top performers. The HR manager agreed to invite me…
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Organizations can have the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, and technology; but, if they don’t have the right people in the right jobs at the right time, it may all be for naught. Simply put, talent acquisition has become the heavy artillery in the war for talent. To win this war, organizations must understand their current…
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Organizations everywhere are experiencing a profound disruption in the ways their employees interact, work, or remain with the organization. Many are finding it difficult to understand and clearly map out a plan that can confidently carry them into the future. But, as we move toward imagining a post-pandemic era, organizations will need to meet these…
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