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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]
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]
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]
