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Work’s Single Most Important Revolution
The American spirit was founded on optimism, which is vastly different than hope. Optimism is the belief that our actions will lead to better lives. Now, optimism is being fused to profit-making and the results are spectacular. No other category of work better symbolizes optimism than in our country’s rapidly […]
This Political Scandal Called “Work”
Earlier this week, Sarah Huckabee Sanders apologized for making a claim that Donald Trump created 700,000 jobs while Barack Obama only created 195,000 new positions. The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that Trump created 708,000 jobs, Obama created 3 Million positions. What is so outlandish about the numbers is […]
The Great Transparency Revolution
The 2008 Great Recession continues to haunt virtually everyone who works and every organization that employs people. Getting through the event became a full-time job. And while that was happening, the acceleration of change grew exponentially, creating the need for behavioral change within individuals and organizations. For example, while many […]
The #1 Way to Get a Raise – with Total Integrity
“I just believe that the way that young people’s minds develop is fascinating. If you are doing something for a grade or salary or a reward, it doesn’t have as much meaning as creating something for yourself and your own life.” Steve Wozniak For several decades, I’ve have helped […]
7 Questions Every CEO Needs To Answer About Talent
I wrote The Workplace Engagement Solution with a commitment to define a practical and actionable response to disengagement. It’s a big deal. According to Gallup’s last global survey about 87% of the world’s workers are disengaged. In our country, billions of productivity per day are removed from our economy because so many […]
Why Goals Don’t Work
“Stop setting goals. Goals are pure fantasy unless you have a specific plan to achieve them.” Stephen Covey For much of my early professional life, I was a sales manager in the staffing industry. I worked in three multi-national companies and one highly robust local firm. During […]
Why Active Learners Own the Future
We used to derive our security from a job. Today we find our security from growth. In many ways, I believe this was always the case. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “I believe the most important characteristic parents ought to foster in their children is curiosity.” Active learning is […]
Five Killer Filters Everyone Uses to Sabotage Change
America seems to be at a crossroads. Through my research and feedback from our clients, I have come to the conclusion that many of our citizens are skeptical about their future. For example, a recent survey indicates that 48% of America’s workers view themselves as “underemployed.” That number speaks directly […]
Burn All The Boats – How a sole breadwinner reinvented his career
Four years ago, Dave Roth walked into the Inspired Work Program. He was confident, handsome, a father and marketing executive with a major digital brand. One of his colleagues strongly suggested that he come participate in the program. Early on, he told us he didn’t know what to expect and […]
Underemployment – The New American Way of Life?
In a recent survey, 48% of Americans characterized themselves as underemployed. Underemployment is holding three jobs to make ends meet. And yes, that father is an insurance worker by week and an Elvis for pool parties. Underemployment is having a masters degree and serving coffee to make the […]