The People Equation

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

It’s this gap—the lag time between when someone on your teams sees, feels, or hears something and when he or she decides to speak up that determines how well a team functions. When the results of Google’s research on team effectiveness (called “Project Aristotle”) were revealed earlier this year, the conclusion was surprising: the best teams have just one thing in common.

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The People Equation

JULY 5, 2016

It can be instructive as well. The same goes with literature; nearly any well-written book showcases instances of leadership greatness and failure. The acts of seed selection, soil preparation, planting, watering, and pruning—they all have lessons to teach about tending our workplace “gardens” as well. Look to these six potential sources for inspiration. The arts. Sports.

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The People Equation

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

And if you bring gender into the equation,  you get brisk discussion out of it as well. Blogging on The People Equation has taught me that readers love lists of quotations. Leadership quotes are a particular favorite. Just ask my friend and fellow leadership blogger  Jesse Lyn Stoner. It caught my eye because it featured women in leadership. Which leadership quote resonates most with you?

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The People Equation

AUGUST 3, 2015

Activate Leadership: Aspen Truths to Empower Millennial Leaders  is a well-written and fresh take on a generation that is often maligned by the over-forty crowd. However, leaders of other generations who want to learn more about coaching and developing Millennials would benefit from reading this book as well. This is one of my favorite quotes from the book. Jon Mertz is.

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which half.” In short, not very well. how well the journey has. activities, as well as content-delivery. activities, as well as. well beyond providing content to include. members about what works well and what. is well-documented, we’ve created. And just in the last five years, the velocity at which new solutions have entered. We now. rate content.

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The People Equation

DECEMBER 22, 2014

You can probably imagine how well that went over: not very. The reverse is true as well: if you learned early in your career from a manager who modeled mostly positive traits, you are more likely to carry those practices forward. Just because you see them behaving badly doesn’t mean you have to do so as well.  . People were highly resistant to being told where to walk.

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The People Equation

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Here’s how Anderson explained it to me: As a leader, you need a well-honed “outer game” – your knowledge, skills, and your experience. “Leadership greatness springs from within.  So you’ve got to go in.”. What does Bob mean by “going in?” It all starts with what Anderson calls one’s “inner game” – the inner workings of our mind that comprise who we are and how we “show up in the world.”

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The People Equation

MARCH 28, 2016

Turns out, it’s of high interest to them as well, because research indicates that few companies invest in training new supervisors on the “people” elements of their job. Taking on your first official management role is exciting. It’s also challenging, overwhelming and perplexing. David Witt, Program Director for Blanchard, wrote about their responses in this LinkedIn article. People” Issues.

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The People Equation

MARCH 16, 2015

As a leader, how well have you served others? Serving others requires you to be daring, but not in the ways you might imagine. You probably won’t need to bungee jump off a bridge, or engage in some sort of epic battle. But you will need the courage step out of the spotlight, admit your mistakes, and focus instead on serving those you lead. Book Review Leadership

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Today’s workplace is characterized by chaotic forces—low employee engagement and productivity levels, and declining employee well being. HR Leaders have a critical role in defining the vision and strategy to transform and create a more productive and happy workplace

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The People Equation

MAY 16, 2016

After all, I’m a writer who covers leadership and workplace issues. I had a suspicion that many people besides freelance writers would benefit, so as I moved through the two and a half days of the event, I was continually assessing: would organizational leaders find value in this conference as well? I’m giving this conference a resounding “yes!” High praise indeed.

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The People Equation

JUNE 20, 2016

Wurch, who is an Associative Director of Program Management for the digital medicine program at Otsuka Pharmaceuticals, is fortunate to work for an organization that espouses “continuous improvement” – both for their products as well as their employees. Leadership is a balance between managing the business and leading people. Commitment to Continuous Improvement.

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The People Equation

JULY 18, 2016

In the process, you risk sending a defeating message as well: your team isn’t capable of tackling tough tasks. Most people want to work for a caring boss. Not only is it more enjoyable, it’s good for your health , according to research by Stanford professor Jeffrey Pfeffer. Compassion is certainly a hallmark of leadership effectiveness. But can a leader care too much?

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The People Equation

AUGUST 17, 2015

Faulkner says she’s seen her share of well-intentioned, but poorly thought-out programs. “If [companies] have nowhere for these folks [HIPOs] to advance, the employees will become bitter and want to leave. Back in the day when I worked for a large corporation, there were employees who had been selected for some sort of quasi-secret leadership development program. They know. The sweet spot?

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struggle to do this well for is front-line. DEVELOP FRONT-LINE MANAGERS It’s been well documented that people leave managers – not companies. Sue might poll some of her team members about what works well and what does not when she sets expectations. for other roles as well? FOUR WAYS TO CLOSE THE. LEARNING-DOING GAP FOR. achieve their goals by making sure their. What’s.

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The People Equation

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Imagine for yourself a character, a model personality, whose example you determine to follow, in private as well as in public.”. ? At one time or another, we’re all in a position to lead. We’re parents, teachers, coaches, managers and committee leaders.  As such, we know that setting a good example is an important part of leadership. But it’s not always easy. Joe DiMaggio. Epictetus.

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The People Equation

JULY 27, 2015

But learning new skills takes time, as well as the ability to relax and open up to the learning experience. I’m all for creating “ learning chunks ” to shorten the duration of the learning event and increase learning retention. All opinions are mine. What are the top skills that the employee of the future needs? Strategic thinking skills. Evolving technology expertise. Possibly.

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The People Equation

AUGUST 9, 2016

Research indicates that most people do well with a 90-minute chunk of time , so start with that if you think that setting aside a whole morning or afternoon isn’t feasible. There was a positive business aspect as well: of the 10 similarly-structured teams throughout the nation, Gegelman’s team was the only one to meet all of its goals that year. Get input. Try it yourself. Pair it up.

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The People Equation

MARCH 30, 2015

Loose cannons mean well, but their unpredictability causes collateral damage. Have you ever worked with a “loose cannon”? This high-energy person moves ahead too quickly without checking facts. Typically, loose cannon employees are seen as a liability—and management is often looking for ways to help them “find new employment opportunities.” Interesting.

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Whether you sit in a start-up or a well- established global organization, the way. that managers are simply not well prepared to execute the. my management style as well as staff style to. 1Making Dynamic Performance. Development a Reality eGuide 3Introduction Does your organization want to adopt. more dynamic approach to managing. performance and developing employees? sprints.

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The People Equation

JANUARY 19, 2015

Her post 5 Critical Priorities HR Can’t Afford to Ignore on the TLNT site highlights a well-intentioned but  misguided leadership development process: mistaking a “high performing” for a “high potential” employee. Are you looking for emerging trends for the upcoming year from HR industry experts? I was doing some research for my HR Answers page and found these great articles.

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The People Equation

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Well, this question addresses the differences between an externally enforced deadline and an internally enforced one. Before I interviewed Hyrum W. Smith for his new book The 3 Gaps , I asked my Facebook friends to submit questions for the best-selling author and former CEO of Franklin Covey. He graciously extended our interview to field those questions. Probably not.

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The People Equation

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

And, if the worst case does happen, well, you know where you stand. How good are you at saying “no?” It’s a fascinating subject to me. This is probably because I’m still a work in process when it comes to being 100% comfortable saying no. One way to look at saying “no” is from the standpoint of you as the individual declining a request or setting boundaries. Think about this for a minute.

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The People Equation

OCTOBER 17, 2016

By this time, I was already well-versed in the differences between introverts and extroverts. I am the offspring of two very different personality types: a gregarious extrovert and a studious introvert. My youth was shaped by my mother’s extroverted style. She had a positive, upbeat energy and effortless charm in social situations. The quiet suited me. find this is very true for me.

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evidence that they may not be well prepared. my management style as well as staff style to. Means 1717 We may very well be at a unique crossroads. From Performance Management. to Performance Development eGuide 2Part 2: A Roadmap. for Change In Part 1 of this eGuide, we explored the confluence. of factors that’s driving change in how performance. is managed and how organizations are moving. away from the traditional annual review process to. more real-time dynamic approach. This all sounds. very logical, of course, until an organization starts to. elements in more detail.

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The People Equation

MARCH 7, 2016

Over the years, “catch people doing something right” has become a well-known phrase in Blanchard’s lexicon. I’m reminded of my role as both organizational leader and parent: sometimes it’s important to catch people doing something (nearly) right. As Blanchard reminded me, the foundation of managing (and parenting) well is being skilled at conversation with those you lead.

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The People Equation

DECEMBER 8, 2014

Let’s assume that the HR managers that were interviewed were serving as proxy for their senior leadership management team, as well as providing their own opinions. I’m a sponsored blog partner with Spherion (a staffing and recruiting organization) and am participating in the release of findings from Spherion’s 2014 Emerging Workforce Study.  All opinions are mine. Or are they?

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The People Equation

JUNE 8, 2015

Well, the VP of my division stopped me in the hall the other day to ask how it was going. I was immediately on alert – I’m thinking, what had I done wrong? “The other day I had a revelation at work.”. That’s my friend Sally , chatting with me at lunch. “Oh? How so?”. That’s me, ever the inquisitor. Sally took a new job a few months ago and we were catching up on life. That’s it?

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The People Equation

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Smith has been teaching people how to verbalize their values for over 40 years and he finds that the themes of family, physical and mental well-being, financial wellness, education, and integrity are those most often mentioned. When you’re clear on what you stand for, it’s easier to weather a sea of distractions. When I interviewed Hyrum W. That’s none of our business.”

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The People Equation

AUGUST 10, 2015

And don’t even get me started on the interpersonal drama and office politics that can taint a perfectly well-planned meeting. This professional background lends itself well to the creation of a very comprehensive guide on the ins and outs of planning, running and following up on meetings. Because, well, that’s not how Sharlyn rolls. Hint: that’s anybody in the workforce.).

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The People Equation

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Bell states his case by weaving many personal examples of superb customer service that he’s received into the narrative, as well as providing specific business-based examples of customer service. Service that delights, surprises, and amazes—it’s what we crave as customers. And, we are all customers.  We’re service providers, too. This book is a quick and easy read.

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The People Equation

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

High Potentials tend to show agility around their work relationships, have good critical thinking, and manage change well. High potentials can benefit most from developing relationships with important internal and external stakeholders, as well as increasing their broader business acumen. she offered up excellent advice for companies seeking to develop their leadership talent.

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The People Equation

OCTOBER 29, 2014

There was also a connection between how well the company communicates its mission and how “engaged” employees reported feeling. I’m a sponsored blog partner with Spherion (a staffing and recruiting organization) and am participating in the release of findings from Spherion’s 2014 Emerging Workforce Study.  All opinions are mine. Want more information on the Emerging Workforce study?

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The People Equation

APRIL 5, 2016

Entirely remedy “personality conflicts” amongst team members; some people just don’t mix well together. “Hey Jennifer, we want to do a team building event with the XYZ personality assessment.”. Over the years, this is how many of my conversations with senior leaders have started. The answer? It depends. As HR practitioners, it’s important to remember what assessments can—and can’t—do.

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The People Equation

MAY 26, 2015

Some people take well to this extreme level of self-organization, others don’t. For example, according to this Quartz article , one employee may reside in the call center 50 percent of the time and split the remaining time between merchandising product and running the company’s wellness program. Do employees really enjoy working in a self-organized structure? Ability to Self-Organize.

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The People Equation

MAY 23, 2016

Plus, he added, if the worst case does actually happen, “well, then you’ve lived it twice.”. Who among us hasn’t enumerated all the terrible things that might happen in the future, because at the moment, things aren’t going too terribly well? It was Day Six of my eight-day out of town trip, and back at home, my preteen daughter was trying to keep it together. If Michael J.

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The People Equation

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Even if the interviewer doesn’t use this technique, if you prepare with this style of interview in mind, your answers will be well-thought-out and you’ll still be able to use them. When interviewers looks for “cultural fit,” essentially they want to know: how well will you fit in with “the way we do things around here”?  Want to find a new job? Surprisingly, that’s not the case.

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The People Equation

JANUARY 29, 2015

According the research by staffing company Spherion, senior leadership teams are well aware how important trust is to employees. Welcome to Trust-Building Thursday, a new series on The People Equation. Each month, we’ll explore trust in the workplace and offer practical tips for building trust with your boss, colleagues, peers and team members. No curfew?! And it was true—they did trust me.

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The People Equation

OCTOBER 24, 2016

BL : Etiquette is all about respecting others (while taking care of ourselves as well). In 2005, university professor and communications expert Dr. Beverly Langford published The Etiquette Edge: The Unspoken Rules to Business Success , to positive reviews. What follows is a lightly edited version of an email interview conducted with Dr. Langford last week.

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