As we make our way to the polls today, we consider our options. If I vote for this candidate, what’s in it for me? Every campaign does its best to show you what you get if you elect the candidate. Political campaigns focus on the, “What’s in it for Me,” or WIIFM, of...
We often talk about morale in the workplace. It’s a factor we strive to improve. Even without formal measurement, employers and their staff equate high morale to high performance. Dwight D. Eisenhower once said, “Morale is the greatest single factor in successful...
Stress is a rather vague term. We’ve all heard it, and use it in many different ways. Stress can be physical (for example, running puts stress on knee joints), and it can be emotional. At work, we may experience 10 major kinds of stress. Having a little bit of stress...
By Dr. Roderick J. Bartell, R.O.D.C. “How are we doing?” With varying degrees of style and success, this classic opener is asked in board rooms, executive suites and employee lunch rooms alike, but more often than not isn’t the question we really want to ask, “What...
Employee assessments and surveys provide valuable insights into organizations – from cultural benchmarks to stress trends, they are required for developing and unleashing your company’s talent. But as with every new process, it can be difficult to get everyone on...
Aura, in this sense, is not about a spooky colored invisible cloud that surrounds you. Aura is actually seen through your communication, both verbal and nonverbal. An aura telegraphs to others what they can expect from you. In other words, it quickly defines who you...
