Top Ten Questions not to Ask Your Boss
Questions not to ask your boss sometimes just slip out. We’ve all done it — opened our mouths before our brains engaged and asked our boss a question that undermined our career (or could have). Like the time I asked my boss what motivated him (do you think that’s not a bad question, wait until [...]
Can a Boss Be a Friend?
Good question. Can a boss be a friend? Have you been told not to be friends with your employees? If I asked, should a boss help his or her direct reports, would your answer be absolutely? However, isn't that what true friendship is, helping and supporting one another? Too often managers are advised not to [...]
My Top Ten Outdated Phrases
Unfortunately, of these top ten outdated phrases I've used at least eight of them this year. I occasionally use phrases, slang, and colloquialisms some of my younger friends and colleagues (okay, they’re all younger than me) either don’t understand, or chuckle at because they’re so two days ago. To help boomers, and others who may [...]
Your Best Employee Retention Plan
If you’re reading this, you already know employee retention may be the most important and challenging key to the success and survival of your business. If you’re in a leadership or human resources position, it might be the most critical piece to your growth and career. A lot rides on employee retention. And it’s not [...]
How to ask Questions for Understanding
How to ask questions for understanding not confirmation is important. I've attended meetings, seminars, and lectures — observed interviews, corrective actions, and employee evaluations — watched video interviews, webinars, and listened to podcasts — and time and time again, I've heard poorly constructed questions with little thought put into them. Too often, questions are asked [...]