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You’ve Got Nothing To Hide – So Don’t Act Like You Do
Organizations of all sizes are encountering an increased demand for transparency from their customers, their employees, government regulators, activists, and the general public. In the wake of the Great Recession and the resulting banking scandals, there has been a...
Think You Know the Meaning of a Diverse Workforce? Think Again!
These days, diversity means more than employing a workforce with varied backgrounds. It’s not about being politically correct or even inclusive. It means employing an assortment of personalities, with different backgrounds, skill sets and opinions to gain the best...
New eBook Guides “Talent Obsessed” Managers to Transform Passion into Performance, and Build More Engaged and Inspired Teams
Executive consultant, blogger and speaker, Beth Miller addresses typical leadership pitfalls and the importance of prioritizing talent development February 28, 2014 (Atlanta, GA) – Executive Velocity, a leadership development and talent management advisory firm for...
The 5 Biggest Talent Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make in Modern Day
Starting up a business is no easy task, and it’s not surprising that the vast majority of entrepreneurs fail the first time around. Although there are a number of reasons many start-ups end up unsuccessful, most new business owners make the mistake of not recognizing...
How to Become Talent Obsessed
The talent obsessed are companies like GE, IBM, and Procter and Gamble who really know their people: what strengths they have, what they value as an individual, their personalities, and what drove them to their achievements. Their obsession in understanding and...
Talent Obsessed – How Good are You, Really?
I have written about the “talent obsessed organization” in the past. The article generated a number of questions about how a company can really measure their “obsession” around talent within their organization.The best way is to get a third party assessment....