There are a handful of subjects I won’t blog about. The 2 obvious ones are politics and religion. It’s too personal. So why am I blogging about politics? I kind of am, and kind of not. When it comes to employee engagement, there is a recent example worth noting. Keep reading. It’s not what you… [Read More]
Employee Engagement
CBS News: 9 things Great Leaders Never Say
April 30, 2013, By Amy Levin-Epstein (with Bob Kelleher) (MoneyWatch) Merriam-Webster defines “leadership” as “the office or position of a leader.” But you don’t have to be the boss to lead. And since leadership is a trait that is looked at closely when deciding on whom to promote, showing you have what it takes to… [Read More]
Training Magazine & Bob Kelleher, Creativeship Webinar, May 3
Creativeship: Leadership is SO Yesterday Creating a sustainable company in a world of unprecedented technological advances, globalization and shifting economic drivers is one of the greatest challenges facing decision-makers today. Fostering this environment requires that companies invest their time in a series of interrelated priorities. In this FREE webinar, best-selling author and Founder of The… [Read More]
Entertainment News: Fun and Brainless. Work Gossip? Hurtful and Disengaging.
I make no secret I love entertainment news. It is my weakness. My Grandmother use to buy The Inquirer back in the days. It’s in the genes. The guilty pleasure of reading about Miley Cyrus, constant Lindsey Lohan updates and of course, Kimeye gives me brainless pleasure. Sometimes I can even relate some messaging about employee… [Read More]
Opening Day at Fenway: Are you an Engaged or Disengaged Fan-and How Does this Relate to Work?
I have blogged about the Red Sox’s 2012 season-it wasn’t pretty, and for many Boston fans, you fall into 2 camps: Engaged, Red Sox Fans: Ladies-this is not a blog about how to get land a professional baseball-player husband (although pink hats will ask, is Jacoby still single?). Last year was awful, but it is… [Read More]
New England Patriots Debate: Did the Pats make the right decision?
Wes Welker-a beloved, respected, New England Patriot is now a Denver Bronco. What does this have to do with employee engagement? A lot is the short answer. Let me explain: What happened? Some decisions truly match the Patriots culture-accountability, financial responsibility and making the best decisions (they feel) for the future and sustainability. Let’s look at this… [Read More]
Succession Planning, but Not in the Boring Way Everyone Else Writes About It
We talk a lot about succession planning in relation to employee engagement, but it dawned on me I was living it during a recent move. My parents, who are in their early 70’s, are beyond supportive and helpful. Even though most of my moves occurred out of state (bless my mother who traveled to Dallas… [Read More]
Downtown Abbey: Leadership Feedback for Lord Grantham
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]
Red Sox Pitcher, Jon Lester: Put Your Big Boy Pants On
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]
Ditch the Chocolate: Show Your Employees Some Love on Valentine’s (While Making them Accountable)
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]