Note: This is the first of a two-part post bringing you tips on public speaking. Whether presenting to one or one hundred people, the single most important skill I’ve learned […]
Facing Ethical Challenges
This post is adapted from the Ethical Voices podcast interview with Padilla president Matt Kucharski. Why don’t you tell me about the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted at […]
Is Engagement Enough?
Fulfillment matters to employees. Employee engagement is critical to a company’s financial success, to attracting and retaining talent, and to building a strong culture. Duh. People, including us, have been […]
Employee Experience – A Design Challenge
We all know Tom. He comes to every meeting with his laptop up, but head down. He’s at the table, but somewhere else. He’ll weather this meeting, just like the […]
Driving Employee Engagement in M&A Transactions
Change is always hard, and when organizations with distinctly different cultures and styles come together in the course of a merger or acquisition, it can be even harder. It’s important […]
More than Words: 5 Ways to Bring Your Company’s Values to Life
Ta da! Here they are: your company’s values. Your team went through the painstaking process of choosing just the right words to convey what your organization is all about. You […]
Why it’s Wise to Engage the Sage in Your Workplace
When you hear the word sage, what comes to mind: a wizened leader with long, flowing hair and a staff? Jerry Garcia in a psychedelic shirt and sandals, blissfully strumming […]
Getting the Most Out of Your Media Coverage
So you scored a really important piece of media coverage that includes all of your key messages and reaches the right audience. Congratulations! Now what? For many companies, that may […]
Engaging Employees to Benefit K-12 Public Education: Q&A with the Virginia Lottery
With the brand “We’re Game,” it’s no secret the Virginia Lottery is all about having fun. However, games alone are not enough to engage employees. To create a truly engaged […]
Your Follower Count Doesn’t Really Matter – Here’s Why
In 2007, Facebook launched this fancy new thing called “Pages” and there was finally a place where your brand could live out its days and directly interact with the people […]