Workplace culture. Does this phrase sound familiar? It probably does. Why? Because it is everywhere. Why is it everywhere? Because it is an interesting topic. A topic that is constantly relevant. A topic that has practical value. Workplace culture is more than having a ping pong table in the office or offering gourmet coffee to staff in the Continue →
The Characteristics of Great Leadership in the Workplace
What makes a good leader? A delegator? An inspirer? A strong force on the front lines? It can be argued that a good leader consists of all of those things. But how should leadership in the workplace be encouraged and developed? In a recent conversation with Bob Payton, President and CEO of Dental Planet, Bob gives insight into what good leadership in the workplace looks like. Bob Continue →
What Makes for Great Employee Engagement?
Employee Engagement. We all know it’s important. We all know it directly affects the bottom line. But, what’s the secret to building it and keeping it high? We had the chance to sit down with Jason Turner, VP at ArcBest, to chat about that and more surrounding the topic of employee engagement. Engagement with employees has been extensively studied over the years. As Jason defined Continue →
The Leadership Parallels Between Nonprofit & For-Profit Organizations
Leadership is not one size fits all. In fact, many people have their unique style. Whether you are leading a nonprofit or for-profit organization, under it all, the same parallels remain. I had a chance to sit down with an old friend Ray Klinginsmith, and chat about the leadership parallels that are experienced whether you are in a nonprofit or for-profit organization. Universal Continue →