Meetings at work have long been derided as not-really-work. A popular internet meme classifies meetings as “a practical alternative to work.” Now that meeting online has become the new normal,…
Read MoreTime to consider job crafting
In my last article, I wrote about career skeptics and the changing way we are interacting with our jobs during the pandemic. Today I want to talk about job crafting and how it…
Read MoreEmbracing Emotional Intelligence on a Large Scale
There has been a lot of talk about emotional intelligence as an important leadership trait recently, but it’s important to dig into what emotional intelligence really means and why cultivating…
Read MoreConsultants Collective Profile: David Schlesinger
We’re pleased to present our latest featured profile, designed to introduce you to our member consultants, advisors, executive coaches, clients, partners, and other extraordinary people. These profiles go beyond the…
Read MoreForget Rewards: Why B2B Loyalty Marketing is Different
Business buyers are highly dependent on their suppliers, for the success of their own businesses. Companies need reliable support systems, services and deliveries—consider the current supply-chain crisis. Once in place,…
Read MoreUnderstanding career skeptics and the role of employee monitoring
We all know that the pandemic has had a major impact on employment patterns: not just more people working from home, but fewer people returning to their pre-Covid jobs. This…
Read MoreThe Pandemic Accelerated Independent Worker Use of Online Marketplaces
One of the most significant shifts we’ve seen over the 11 years of the ongoing MBO Partners State of Independence study series is the increased use of online marketplaces to…
Read MoreConsultants Collective Profile: Brian Barnier
We’re pleased to present our latest featured profile, designed to introduce you to our member consultants, advisors, executive coaches, clients, partners and other extraordinary people. These profiles go beyond the…
Read MoreThe great social media divide is coming. Is your company ready?
Last week, a post from social media management platform Sprout Social made me stop dead in my scrolling tracks. The post promoted new research that showed executives expect an increase…
Read MoreSafety and Authenticity: Keys to 21st Century Leadership Excellence
This edition’s collection reflects on cultivating psychological safety in our teams and larger organizations, so we can bring our best, authentic selves in service of each other and our customers/clients….
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