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Published: Thursday, 28 Feb 2013 | 11:42 AM ET, By: Bob Kelleher, Author and Consultant To Read the Article on CNBC’s site, Click Here I’ve often defined leadership, which originally morphed from management, as the ability to lead people, build fellowship, and make money. But I’ve realized that this archaic definition is so yesterday! While… [Read More]
Something on PBS is cool? This isn’t a typo. It’s PBS-not CBS or NBC. What is making me turn on PBS, besides my niece’s unhealthy obsession with Elmo? Downton Abbey. Re-acquaint yourself with PBS-it’s still channel 2. While I make no secret I love entertainment news-you might be wondering where I am going with this…. [Read More]
Lester produced his worst numbers of his career in 2012. Lester had a 9-14 record, 4.82 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and just 166 strikeouts in 205 1/3 innings. So when Lester made this comment, you will understand why Red Sox nation is fed up: What next level is there? That’s the thing that frustrates me. People… [Read More]
What can you do as a leader to show ’em a little love this Valentine’s? Of course I am going to suggest something with engagement and performance, Introduce the “3 Circles” or as TEEG named it: Needs Domain. Purpose: To have a comfortable, upfront conversation about what your employee feels they are good at, what they like to… [Read More]
The past few weeks have provided unprecedented sports news. Manti Te’o and Lance Armstrong dominated the headlines. Why didn’t I blog about those stories and relate the message back to engagement or leadership? The Manti Te’o story is beyond bizarre-I will pass. Lance admitting he used performance enhancing drugs? That’s not exactly news in my opinion. So-where am I… [Read More]
They’re Back!!! Bob Kelleher & The Employee Engagement Group Northeast Human Resources Association You are invited to attend a 1 day workshop on March 7th that is full of practical approaches and useful tools. When: March 7, 2013 Where: Forefront Conference Center, Waltham, MA Click Here For a PDF Brochure Earn 7.5 Strategic HRCI credits KEY… [Read More]
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]
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]
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]
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]
