by Kristen Ireland | Jun 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
“I have some feedback for you.” When you hear these words, how do you feel? Nervous? Anxious? Optimistic? Maybe this statement instantly puts you on the defensive, ready to rebut criticism from a manager who clearly is out to get you. Or maybe you feel open-minded and...
by Kristen Ireland | Feb 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
As a business owner or senior leader, you know exactly how you want your organization to grow and function in the future. You know the results you want (and need) to accomplish. You know the goals you want (and need) to achieve. You know the kinds of people you want...
by Kristen Ireland | Jan 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
Are you starting the new year with a new (or renewed) focus on goals? Good! Goals help direct energy and attention for both you and your team. Even better: Setting clear business goals is essential for driving the behaviors across your company that lead to success....
by Kristen Ireland | Dec 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
Ready for a true story with a surprising twist? A story that seems to have NOTHING to do with leadership and engagement but actually has EVERYTHING to do with leadership and engagement? A story about a teenager who gave me, a 20-year HR veteran, a powerful a-ha moment...
by Kristen Ireland | Oct 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Did you catch the recent report with the jaw-dropping title, “95% of employees say managers are making everything worse. Can improving soft skills help?” We’re obsessed with helping managers and supervisors excel, so we couldn’t wait to read about the importance of...
by Kristen Ireland | Aug 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Welcome to another blog about improving employee engagement! Why are we devoting so much time to this topic? Well, researchers Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall have identified eight aspects of engagement, all of which are disproportionately present in highly...
