In a recent article about rapid team building, I reflected on my view of the singularity between our business and personal identities. I profess that we are truly one person and the idea that your “work role” and other roles are not as disjointed as … [Read more...]
Leveraging Intangible Assets
Law Professor Andrew Sherman encourages organizations to 'recycle' and leverage intangible assets. It is no secret that human capital is a company's most valuable resource, yet most companies would rather invest in buildings and equipment rather than … [Read more...]
Effective Feedback
The human tendency is to tell people what they want to hear. I think we tend to err on the side of caution — avoiding confrontation and not wanting to hurt someone's feelings. When we do this, we become part of the problem, allowing unacceptable … [Read more...]
The Message vs. The Money
As companies (and universities) tighten their boot straps the annual salary raise pool gets smaller and smaller. The dilemma is an interesting one — should everyone get a average or bad evaluation so the small raises can be justified, or should … [Read more...]