"The world doesn't owe you anything..." This is what my Dad said to me when I set off to attend John Hopkins University for college. See, I went to one of the worst high schools in Baltimore City. During my freshman year, our...
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My high school (legendary) football coach, Roger Wrenn, would start every season the exact same way. At the first practice, he would say, "Hello everyone, my name is Roger Wrenn and I have been preparing my whole life to coach ...
Spreading like wildfire this week was a leaked "Working Conditions Survey" of one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious banks – Goldman Sachs. The working conditions report highlights 13 first-year analysts and their...
When a psychiatrist at an acclaimed institution begins a relationship with a new patient, the standard intake session will require some sort of personality test. After all, it’s imperative they know as much about who they’re...
With employee engagement levels at an all-time low (and falling fast), I’d like to share with you 10 short videos with tremendous impact. We’ve used these videos in countless retreats, keynotes, trainings, and strategic planning...
Last week I thundered about the importance of finding candidates with Heart, Hustle, and Humility; and I promised I’d share proven secrets on HOW to drill deeper during an interview to find out which candidates have those...
In most professional organizations that bill clients by the hour, employees are expected to account for more than 80 percent of their working hours. Regardless of industry, many companies want more from their employees without...
Zappos is a company that has made a point of creating engagement throughout its organization, including its call center. First, Zappos runs the call center out of its offices in Las Vegas, as opposed to outsourcing the work to a...
"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way." - John C. Maxwell Now that your workforce is remote, your business has gone completely digital, and there are no signs of returning to “normal” any time...
