Category: Management/Leadership
Fundamental Confusion: Employee Engagement As Means, Or As Ends
Confusion About Employee Engagement As Tool Or As Goal One of the criticisms leveled at the employee engagement movement is that when companies forge ahead at attempting to improve engagement, they forget that employee engagement is not the important goal….
Impossible To Assess The Value Of Employee Engagement Efforts
Companies Unable To Evaluate Success of Employee Engagement Efforts In a perfect world, it would be important for companies that invest in anything to be able to evaluate whether that investment returns value to the company. Companies evaluate their marketing…
Visiting The Long History of Political Attack Language
From Wit And Humor To Verbal Assassination If you have been around for enough elections, you may have noticed that the election campaign of 2016 seems like the bloodiest attack mode campaign ever. And you might be correct. It’s hard…
The Myth of Constructive Criticism: Often An Excuse For Abuse
The Power of Language One of the great myths of modern pop communication is the notion that it’s possible to criticize someone — even bully them, provided we ask first to provide “constructive criticism”. We actually believe that by tacking…
Anger Self-Control: Venting Versus Letting Go Are Different
There’s a myth about anger that goes back a long time. I call it the steam kettle syndrome. The idea is that anger is like steam in a kettle on the stove. So long as there is heat, the steam builds…
How To Prepare For Your Performance Review
Introduction Employee reviews are an essential part of professional growth and development. They provide an opportunity for both employees and employers to discuss performance, set goals, and identify areas for improvement. To make the most out of your employee review,…
