Change Management

On May 22, 2011 By

I recently read the article in the S&B magazine called, “Making Change Happen, and Making it Stick”. What a great article!

The authors lay out the key differences between success and failures, as well as share five key success factors. As an HR professional and consultant, I found the information provided to be a […]

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How to Build High Trust in Organizations

On March 14, 2011 By

I have just finished listening to Covey speak about The Hidden Variable that Drives Execution. The discussion was on TRUST being the “Performance multiplier.” As I listened to it, it brought back various memories about transformations, acquisitions, and other endless strategies that I have witnessed or read about or been a part of, and made […]

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Grad Expectations, the Essential Guide for All Graduates Entering the Work Force

On March 6, 2011 By

This book was fantastic! It was such an enjoyable book and I couldn’t put it down once I began because I was so curious about some of the outcomes with the characters. The author brought to the forefront all of the essential struggles all graduates face when graduating and entering into the work force. In […]

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the WOW!Workplace ~ Employee Recognition is Critical!

On March 1, 2011 By

A short and easy read, this book, the WOW! Workplace, really shares the importance of employee recognition. It is the linchpin in my opinion for not only attracting but retaining individuals. All too often, with the various changes that organizations face, it always amazes me that organizations’ leaders opt to not set aside a budget […]

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Book Review on Go Put Your Strengths to Work

On February 21, 2011 By

One of my favourite authors is Marcus Buckingham and I just finished reading, Go Put Your Strengths to Work.

I agree with the author that “individuals, teams and organizations are most productive, creative, focused and resilient when they figure out how to play to their strengths!” I also agree that, “an individual, team or […]

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Windmill Networking-LinkedIn

On February 16, 2011 By

I recently read, “The Windmill Networking Approach to Understanding, Leveraging & Maximizing LinkedIn” by Neal Schaffer.

As an HR professional, I personally believe that LinkedIn will continue to evolve and be if not the leading, a major player for the platform which makes professional connections. It will be the place […]

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Go Put Your Strengths to Work

On February 6, 2011 By

I just finished watching Marcus Buckingham’s video, Trombone Player Wanted.  What great sharing and discussion of identification of strengths, clarification and putting one’s strengths to work. It was shocking to hear the research which indicated how irregularly individuals on a daily basis actually utilize their strengths.  Only 2 of 10!! He shared particular myths and challenged them […]

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