Labor shortage: we hear about it all the time. In fact, it’s been a hot topic for so long (albeit even more so in the past 3 years) that we can become numb to it. There are countless factors at play amidst all the noise about worker shortages, but one topic isn’t discussed enough: What…
Personal Vision Statement: 3 Tools + 3 Challenges
Your personal vision statement is the image of your desired future—a glimpse of where you hope to end up. It’s like the picture on the box of a jigsaw puzzle, serving as a reminder of the finished image, the ultimate goal. The concept of a personal vision statement is pretty straightforward to understand. But getting…
Measurable Goals ≠ Quantifiable Goals
Measurable goals are extremely valuable, no question about it. Study after study reinforces the incredible power of goal definition, and countless examples reaffirm the data. But do we really understand what a measurable goal is? More specifically, how do we grapple with the difference between measurable vs quantifiable goals? Must we quantify every goal in…
Recognition at Work: Give to Receive
“Recognition at work is important to me. How do I make sure I’m not missed?” “I see other people going to the boss and claiming credit, without mentioning my contribution.” “I’ve read that I should be assertive in claiming my hard work, but I feel funny and selfish doing that. Then I see others doing…
Effective Communication: 2 New Ways to Tackle an Age-Old Issue
Effective communication steers many a ship, from businesses to professional teams to personal relationships. Left unchecked, in effective communication negatively impacts all of the above. From a business standpoint, this topic couldn’t be more important; it’s a driving force in productivity, work culture, and ultimately, a company’s profits. In fact, looking back on my 52-year…
Feature: “A Leader’s Guide to Motivation”
If you are a leader, you are not functioning alone; you are positioned not only to work with fellow human beings, but to Iead them. And you may already know that those people are the true key to your future success. My guest article in Heat Treat Today‘s 40 Under 40 issue, entitled “A Leader’s…
