From the Archives — April 2018

(originally posted April 30, 2018 http://www.5oclockreflections.com/good-leadership/) Good leadership is about making one’s self totally dispensable. Empower the troops and get out of the way. Good leaders create the right environment for their … [Read more...]

The Quest for Talent

The notion that human capital is an organizations most valuable resource, is well documented. It is a continuous struggle to get and keep the right people.  More than just intellect, a keen cultural fit and a personable disposition are critical … [Read more...]

Synergistic Talent

Individual talent is all for naught when egos compromise team dynamics. Give me a group of dedicated people who focus on team deliverables — without regard to their individual needs — and they can move mountains. It’s difficult to check our egos … [Read more...]

Burnout is Real

When we ride our people too hard, burnout is inevitable. 60 hour work weeks, years at end, become the straw that breaks the camels back. We must learn to treat our best people with dignity — not as money making machines. When organizations focus … [Read more...]