Posts by L2L Contributing Author
Send Them to a Movie, Don't Train Them!
People love training when it’s entertaining and they enjoy themselves. They like it when the training gives them information that provides hope. Hope that their life will get easier, that the organization will be more successful, that their job security is enhanced, etc. It’s good when you leave a training session fired up and ready to…
Read MoreWant or Need? Rethink Your Recruitment Priorities
Before preparing a new job posting, recognize that the “ideal” candidate does not exist—yet. In trying to separate the good from the great, people like to start with perfection and list all the traits that make someone ‘ideal.’ The Difference Between Needs and Wants Whether it is describing the ideal mate, planning the perfect day,…
Read MoreCreating an Atmosphere of Collaboration
This past week, I had a project team meeting. The project had a number of people on it that I hadn’t worked with before. When the project began, we all had very divergent ideas on how we were going to accomplish our end goal. I’ve found over the years, that the less clear something is on a…
Read MoreOn Leadership, Forgiveness and the Authentic Leader
It is widely accepted that forgiveness is a sacred act…a sacrifice! But did you know that this single act has a lot to do with our authenticity as leaders? Not forgiving someone is like drinking poison and hoping the other person dies.” ~Andy Stanley Having just written On Leadership, Suffering and the Sacrificial Leader, there is…
Read MoreOn Leadership and the Dangers of the Internet of Things
It’s clear there’s a lot of excitement when it comes to the Internet of Things (IoT). The idea of becoming part of a fully interconnected world creates some intriguing possibilities, so much of the excitement is certainly justified. With new technology, however, come definite fears. Of course, it is possible to take these fears too far.…
Read MoreFrom Humble Leader to Narcissist: Where Are You on the Continuum?
From Humble Leader to Narcissist: Where Are You on the Continuum? Typically, narcissism is historically associated with physical beauty. You may recall that in Greek mythology, Narcissus was the handsome young man who became so enchanted with the image of himself in the pool that he could not pull away. Today we hear about a leader…
Read More5 Company Benefits Most Valued by Employees
When people work for a company, they need to know that their company will take care of them. They need to know that they are appreciated. Far too many employees report that they have toiled for years and not received any recognition at all. For far too many, their employer does not care about them…
Read MoreOn Leadership, Humility and Excellent Communication Skills
A college professor of communication was once asked by the students why the skills that they teach in the college were so important. This professor taught the interpersonal skills that were related to the daily life of college students. Additionally, he trained them in coursework that helped them prepare for a long professional career that…
Read MoreHR Leaders: How Decisions Actually Affect Talent Retention in a Real Way
It isn’t uncommon for the human resources department to be viewed as one having little impact on a company’s profitability, finances, or sales. However, is this consensus a fair one? After giving it some thought, which department in the business is responsible for the talent driving the finance and sales sectors? Developing Your Business Infrastructure…
Read MoreBeing a Leader in Today's Socially Connected World
The top leaders working in the world today are those who know how to use social networking and digital media to their advantage. You cannot be a leader unless you have people willing to follow you, and people only follow those who make a good first impression. Unites States Presidential candidate Donald Trump in his…
Read More