Motivation
Keith McFarland on Turning Tough Times into Triumph
Why do many people and companies crumble in the face of difficulty, while others use adversity to bounce back even stronger?
October 30, 2009 / Podcast # 09-44
Bounce, by New York Times bestselling author Keith McFarland, is a leadership fable for those wary of fables, a story that rejects pat, heard-it-before advice, and shows how to use challenges to make both yourself and your organization stronger. Read more…
David Noer on Healing the Wounds of Layoffs
Thoroughly revised and updated, David Noer's classic book about downsized organizations has never been more relevant.
August 7, 2009 / Podcast # 09-32
Reports of the most recent layoffs are making the front pages of our newspapers with frightening regularity. And massive downsizing continues to reshape the face of American business. But what about those who remain behind? In his updated 2009 edition of Healing the Wounds, David M. Noer, an expert frequently quoted in major media such as The Wall Street Journal and Fortune on the topic of layoffs and layoff survivor sickness, addresses these problems. Drawing on case studies and original research, Healing the Wounds provides executives, human resource professionals, managers, and consultants with an original model and clear guidelines for revitalizing downsized organizations and the employees left behind.
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Paul Teutul, Sr. on Doing Business the Orange County Choppers Way
Lessons from Running a Family-Run Business
May 15, 2009 / Podcast # 09-20
If you think cruising down the highway on a custom chopper is the ultimate thrill ride, try running your own business. The same outlaw spirit that drives some people to strap on a helmet and hit the road drives other people to risk it all and build a business from the ground up. Bikers and entrepreneurs share at least one trait. They do it their way without compromise. That’s the opening liner note of a book entitled The Ride Of A Lifetime, written by Paul Teutul Sr. Read more…
Steve Kerr on Performance Rewards Systems That Really Work
How to dramatically improve your organization's performance and create a more motivated workplace.
April 17, 2009 / Podcast # 09-16
It’s one of the thorniest management problems around: dealing with unmotivated, low-performing employees. It’s easy to point the finger of blame at them. But in most companies, it’s the reward system, not the workforce, that’s causing poor attitudes and performance: many reward systems actually discourage desired behaviors while rewarding the very actions that drive executives crazy.
In Reward Systems: Does Yours Deliver? Steve Kerr describes the steps you must take to create an effective reward system: Read more…
Alex Kjerulf on How to Love Your Job, Love Your Life and Excel All Year Long
Once upon a time, happiness at work was considered a luxury. Today, both companies and individuals are discovering that it's essential.
January 6, 2009 / Podcast # 09-01
When people love their jobs, they are more productive, creative and motivated. They’re also happier in life. Similarly, happy companies find they are more efficient, innovative and make more money than their unhappy competitors.
Alex Kjerulf is one of the world’s leading expert on happiness at work. He is the author of Happy Hour is 9 to 5 - How to Love Your Job, Love Your Life and Kick Butt at Work Read more…