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Vulnerability, the secret weapon to improve productivity and engagement
Several years ago, I wrote an article about how practicing vulnerability can engage your employees on a much higher level. Yet few leaders, especially business owners, are able to be vulnerable because of fear and ego. All too often vulnerability is considered a...
A Story of Two Companies – Succession Planning can Make the Difference
Over the years that I have advised and coached business owners, and there are two companies that highlight the importance of succession planning. The contrasts were stark and breathtaking: one had a plan and the other talked of having a plan. Back in 2012, when I was...
Unwrapping and Managing Difficult Employees
This article was originally posted on Great Leadership by Dan on September 3, 2020 We’ve all been challenged with at least one difficult person at work. Why do they have to be so rude, dismissive, abrasive, etc.? Difficult employees aren’t the person who has a bad day...
Retain Your Best by Developing Them
“The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership.” Harvey S. Firestone With the workforce now comprised by a majority of Millennials and Gen Z, companies who are investing in training and development are retaining these younger employees...
Matching Work environment with Job Candidates
There are a lot of skilled people looking for their next opportunity, yet there will be a percentage of them that accept offers for new employment and then realize shortly into their employment that the job wasn’t what they expected. More importantly, the manager and...
The One Thing You Need to Understand Before Promoting an Employee
Did you know that only 16% of high performers have high potential attributes? High performance does not equal high potential. Yet, so many employees are elevated to higher positions of responsibility solely on performance. The practice of high potential identification...
Beth Armknecht Miller’s passion for learning and dedication to bringing out the best in others are strands woven throughout her career and are found in her work with Executive Velocity, a top talent and leadership development advisory firm.