Sharlyn Lauby wrote a recent blog, The Customer Now Decides if Companies Treat Employees Fairly. Companies like Papa John’s and Darden Restaurants have experienced a negative impact to their bottom line as a result of perceived unfair treatment of their employees. Papa John’s, CEO, John Schnatte suggested he would cut work hours for Papa John employees in order to bring… [Read More]
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Leadership is SO Yesterday
Bob Kelleher has just released, Creativeship, A Novel for Evolving Leaders. This ‘fable’ is the journey of recently retired fictitious, main character, Joe Daniels. En-route to his retirement party, accompanied by his Generation Y daughter, Heather, Joe has an epiphany that his – definition of “Leadership” won’t work in the new economy. His retirement party triggers… [Read More]
Can Charlie Sheen Teach Us About Recognition?
My guilty pleasure is gossip and entertainment news. It’s not as bad as watching Honey Boo-Boo, but I have hidden my gossip magazine behind HBJ on business flights. Charlie Sheen gave Lindsey Lohan $100K out of the kindness of his “heart”. He felt emphatic to her since they worked together on the blockbuster film, Scary Movie… [Read More]
In the Midst of Tragedy, Genuine Reflection & Comments from Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback
Sadly, most of us, whether we are football fans or not know the sad story of KC Chiefs player, Jovan Belcher. After killing his girlfriend and himself, the KC Chiefs were left stunned, saddened and still processing the events. What I found remarkable about this tragedy was the KC quarterback, Brady Quinn’s comments: “I know… [Read More]
Employer Branding and Engagement Forum, Kyiv, Ukraine
I just finished a keynote, The 10 Steps of Employee Engagement, in Kiev, Ukraine at their Employer Branding and Engagement Forum. What a fascinating experience. Ukraine is a former communist country, still struggling to embrace capitalism as they continue towards their goal of being a ‘developed’ country. I found the Ukrainians to be warm, inviting,… [Read More]
Don’t Slam Who You Work For in A Video and Don’t Pull a Biebs: 2 Lessons for Millennials
1.) Don’t Trash Talk Your Organization: Whether it is the New York Jets, or the teen star from 2 1/2 Men, Angus T. Jones-do not do this. Complain to a friend, spouse, family member, partner-anyone else but the public (or if anyone reports to you). If you are really miserable-look for another opportunity. Move on…. [Read More]
What Not To Do: New York Jets Trash Talk Tebow
As I was driving home recently, I was wondering what to blog about. There is the obvious: EEG just made its first office move. I was going with that, until my favorite, local, sports station talked about the New York Jets ripping Tim Tebow apart. That’s right-they were trash talking their own player. Interesting. I researched this… [Read More]
Creativeship: Lessons for Evolving Leaders
How Can Leaders Build Sustainable Cultures and Business Models? In my book, Creativeship, I tell the story of retiring management consultant Joe Daniels who is anxious. Driving to his retirement party with his purpose-driven daughter Heather, who represents millions of her millennial peers, sets Joe off on a series of epiphanies, flashbacks, conversations, and revelations. He… [Read More]
Gentle Giants (Moving Company) are Engaged, Motivated, and Always Go the Extra Mile
Its refreshing when we learn about a company that is high performing, focuses on the importance of engagement and culture while striving to deliver the highest degree of customer care. Gentle Giant Moving Company is one of those organizations. You probably didn’t think I was going to say a moving company. I know first hand how hard… [Read More]
You Don’t Have to be Steve Jobs to Innovate (although it would be cool)
At EEG, we challenge ourselves to innovate. When our Founder, Bob Kelleher, started to challenge us about innovating, I thought, I am not creative enough to invent the next iPod. It’s easy to say, that’s not my strength. OK-so I may not be Steve Jobs or Mark Zuckerberg innovative-however, I have been challenging myself to think more innovatively. … [Read More]