Whether or not you’ve personally visited the City of Sin, you’re probably familiar with its reputation. People go there to have a good time or escape the daily grind. They often eat and… Read More
It had been a great training session – people were engaged, excited, and learning some great skills to help them communicate more effectively and productively with co-workers. As people walked out of the… Read More
I was nervous as I walked into the gym. I had never done any kind of boxing, and was about to do my first class. The advertisements for this class boasted “you’ll burn… Read More
I was conducting a training session recently, and we were wrapping up the classroom portion for the day. As with many training sessions, we were discussing what the trainees would take with them… Read More
Can a person be comfortable and still be in the process of intentionally becoming something better than he or she is currently?
What if racers quit the race after the first lap?
What if athletes stopped playing after pre-season training?
What if you bought a new piece of equipment, but never turned it on?
None of these things make much sense, do they? And yet, this is often how people approach development: they go to training, but when they come back to work nothing changes.
In this podcast, I discuss the importance of the manager’s role in developing employees with Lisa Haneberg.
Jim Collins uses the phrase “Preserve the core; simulate progress” – what does this mean for learning and development?
I just came across a Harvard Business blog posting with a great concept related to how the most successful organizations and people perceive and frame things. How to Get the Right Information to… Read More
How is riding a bicycle like growing as a professional?
Do you know how to ride a bicycle without training wheels?
I remember when I first learned – I was about five years old, and the sight of the older neighborhood kids riding around without training wheels was all I needed to want to get rid of my own.
