I know that it’s customary to set goals, evaluate results, or just think and plan in terms of years. But for me, nine months is the magic number. Maybe it’s because with a thoughtful nine-month assessment, there’s still time left to course-correct and deliver annual... In working with organizations across industries and across the country, I’ve become increasingly convinced that somehow the simple human act of helping people grow has gotten very complicated. Processes overshadow people. Deadlines trump genuine development. And a... Focus is held in high esteem in our culture and in business. We medicate, caffeinate, and meditate to summon it. It’s celebrated on billboards and taught through thousands of books and workshops. Those who possess the holy grail of focus are considered successes and... What’s in a word? A lot when it comes to the difference between employee development and career development. Let’s being by defining terms. Employee development is the learning, training, skill building, mentoring, and on-the-job experiences that grow an... Motivation. It’s the subject of countless articles, books and seminars. We all try to get it. Inspire it. Bottle it. It’s the secret sauce in business today and everyone wants the recipe. Many have heard of or read Drive; but long before Daniel Pink considered this... 