May is Mental Fitness Month

May is Mental Fitness Month

Did you know that May is Mental Fitness Month? I did not. Until last night when I happened to hear on the local news that May is indeed, Mental Awareness Month. In fact, May has been Mental Awareness Month since 1949! As a leader, here are some reasons this matters to...
Give the Gift of Employee Wellbeing

Give the Gift of Employee Wellbeing

Who are your leadership heroes? To be sure, there are many to choose from: Martin Luther King, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Sun Tzu, General Patton, Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, Jesus Christ, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, and the prophet...
Employees Leave Leaders, Not Jobs

Employees Leave Leaders, Not Jobs

Two people I know well, Pat and Bob, were recently offered jobs that came with substantial pay raises. One friend took the new job, the other did not. Both are professional and capable. Both are hard workers, enjoy their work, and make important contributions in their...
5 Ways to Make the Most of Employee Voice

5 Ways to Make the Most of Employee Voice

In the dynamic landscape of modern workplaces, harnessing the collective voice of your employees can be a powerful tool for success. Employee voice refers to the expression of opinions, suggestions, and concerns by the workforce, and smart leaders recognize its...