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Critical Thinking is the Most Important Business Skill to Teach

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Critical thinking skills are required for a strong, resilient, and agile workforce. Create a culture where these required skills are taught on a daily basis.

Want to Hire Job Loyalists? First, Evaluate the Costs and Benefits

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Many GenXers and Millennials who have been job hoppers are now looking for an employer for “life.” As an employer and as a ‘job loyalist,’ it’s important to become aware of the costs and benefits of job longevity. Many GenX and Millennial leaders who have spent their careers job hopping every 3 to 5 years … Read more

How to Leverage Job Hugging for Everyone’s Success

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Turn “Job Hugging” into a Win-Win-Win for Employers, Employees, and Customers The era of “job hopping” is giving way to a new trend: “job hugging.” In today’s uncertain job market, many employees are choosing stability over change—even if they’re unhappy in their current roles. This shift presents a unique opportunity for companies to boost performance … Read more

Avoid Scapegoating to Improve Results

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Remember a time when you were blamed for a poor result, interaction, or situation? It happens to all of us. How did you feel? How did your attitude and behavior change? What did you do next? Unfortunately, some bosses and leaders resort to scapegoating. It hurts results and relationships. Team members lose trust in leadership. … Read more

5 Reasons to Be Cautious When Rehiring Boomerangs

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Boomerang employees—those returning to a previous employer—now account for 35% of all new hires (ADP, March 2025), the highest on record. They know the environment. That’s why boomerangs feel like low-risk, high-speed solutions to today’s talent gaps. But before you roll out the red carpet, it’s worth pausing to ask: Is this a smart strategic … Read more

Complacency: A Leadership Blind Spot

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In leadership, complacency is a silent disruptor. Complacency is self-satisfaction that ignores or fails to notice problems or dangers. (Merriam Webster) It creeps into companies, stalls momentum, and diminishes influence. Whether leading a team or managing a business, the challenge remains the same: growth demands continuous engagement from you and your team members rather than … Read more

Job Fit: How To Strategically Hire for Tomorrow’s Results

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In a previous article, I focused on what job fit is and what it is not. To continue, it’s critical to remember, hiring today isn’t just about filling empty seats—it’s about building resilient, adaptable teams that align with your company’s vision and values — and producing intended results. In other words, it’s about selecting employees … Read more

Secrets to Achieving a Successful 2025

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A new year has begun! While some of you as leaders and bosses may be excited, others dread it and hope it’s not another year like last year! What are the secrets to moving forward and achieving a fabulous year? No, it’s not creating more resolutions! It’s expanding your leadership! Keep reading … Secrets to … Read more

Want to Improve Results? Stop Creating Scapegoats

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Think briefly about a time you were blamed for a poor result, interaction, or situation. • How did that feel? • How did your attitude and behavior change? • What did you do next? For many, it may feel familiar to have bosses or leaders who normally create scapegoats! Being scapegoated humiliates and diminishes their … Read more