Guest Commentary: The ‘C’ In Communication Stands For Collaboration
“Collaboration in the purest sense propels individual and organizational learning. It causes people to stretch and to view the big picture,” writes Dr. John Passante in this week’s Guest Commentary.
Guest Commentary: Ideas Are Precious. How Many Have You Killed Today?
Remember, when dreams and ideas are shared, they are the seeds for a better future. Ideas keep the fire alive in people. They reenergize, reengage and help employees to reinvent themselves and help get them out of a rut. On the contrary, idea killers suck energy from those around them.
Guest Commentary: It Is Time To Make An Appointment … With Yourself
We are all busier and busier. Our days are jammed full of meetings, conference calls and a huge number of emails to read and respond to. As human beings we all need moments of reflection, renewal and quiet communication with ourselves.
Guest Commentary: Culture Trumps Strategy Every Day of the Week
“Company culture emanates from the top. It is a clear reflection of strategic decisions, leadership, actions and behavior and communication style. In many respects, culture is your company brand. The culture you nourish needs to be intentional and cared for each day,” writes Dr. John Passante.
Guest Commentary: The True Core Of Leadership Is Character
Wisdom flows, in the long-term, from leaders with good character. Dedication to the right principles and a genuine concern for others may on occasion be a short-term disadvantage, but in the longer term it will attract and retain loyal employees and customers. And in fact, create lasting success.
Guest Commentary: No Time Like The Present
Leaders who attend fully to the experience of the present are better able to relate and communicate and build meaningful relationships.
Commentary: What Do You Expect? The Power of Alignment
The facts are that extraordinary organizational performance is anchored in clear goals and objectives. In essence: clarity of performance expectation influences employees’ performance, attitude and behavior.
Guest Commentary: The Power Of Hope
A quick read of the daily newspaper clearly makes us aware that we live in a world of uncertainty, fear and change. And, we live on the edge regarding what lies ahead for all of us. Unpredictable and accelerated change perhaps is a call to action for all of us to rally around a common
Guest Commentary: The Question Is – To Conform or Strive To Be Yourself
In his most recent guest commentary, Dr. John Passante asks, “Is hiring creative people counter-intuitive to your company’s culture? Would your company hire the next Bill Gates, Steve Woznink or Mark Zuckerberg? Do you really value differences in people?”
Guest Commentary: A Call For Kindness
Given the turmoil in today’s business environment, are companies spending any time considering the negative impact this economy is having on its associates? Each day (and night), the global media blasts us all with the latest huge downturn in the stock market, the number of employees who were laid-off and the new unemployment numbers. It
GUEST COMMENTARY: Too Busy Being Busy!
As we put a bow on 2014, and set sail on the good ship 2015, perhaps it is a time to review our life’s activities. Without question, life today involves being busy. A full calendar is viewed as a badge of honor to be admired. When I talk to family members, friends and business associates
GUEST COMMENTARY: Times They Are A Changin’
Change is around us each day and is a concept that most of us feel we understand. Yet, in reality many of us have little capacity to conceive, plan, prepare or manage change, myself included. Change is a constant, we tend to forget. Yet, the fact remains: this is not your father’s automotive aftermarket! The