Real Leaders

Hiring is the Front door to Your Future Success

Today’s employees want to be validated for what they bring to the company. They want to learn and grow professionally, want more life-work balance, and a manager they can respect.   Importantly, they want to know they are making a difference and contributing to something larger than themselves. Employees are far more open about their needs […]

If You Can Answer “Yes” to 5 of These Questions, You’re a Good Leader

CEOs are asking, “How can we increase employee retention and engagement?” Maybe that’s the wrong question.What if you asked: “What are our employees grateful for?”How would your employees respond to these statements? I am respected by my boss My manager helps me to learn and grow I have the tools and the necessary training to […]

Culture Fit and Manager Fit: Your Strategic Advantage

How many current employees would you rehire if the company or your department were started today? Problem: Too many hiring decisions are based solely on job fit — the candidate’s first impression, number of years in the industry, worked for a competitor, has a degree from a prestigious college, or came highly recommended by a […]

10 Leadership Lessons Learned on a Unicycle

Ever try riding a unicycle?  I had to agree with most of my friends who call it “terror on a stick,” but I wanted to teach my grandkids that it was important to try new things even when you are afraid.  My friends thought this sixty-year-old had lost his mind and, in truth, after my […]