Building the Organizational Habit of Career Development

Let’s be honest. Engaging in career conversations is not that hard. It’s inherently simple to talk with other people about what they’re good at, what they’re interested in, and where they see themselves going. It’s good for business to understand and leverage the...

Cultures that Support Career Development

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...

The Fallacy of Focus

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...