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Praise: Do It Often and Make It Meaningful
Praise, it can be uncomfortable to give and receive. As this Inc article points out employees are often embarrassed by praise and recognition while managers can become anxious about effectively giving out praise. It goes on to say that the most important thing in...
Developing Future Leaders Is an Ongoing Process
Why is it important to develop future leaders within your company? Continuity of company culture, labor shortages, and an unexpected death of a senior manager are just a few important reasons. In his book, Built to Last, Jim Collins describes the very successful...
Talent Obsession Weekly
In my first book, Are You Talent Obsessed? I describe the rhythms of talent management leaders need to get into to focus them on the development of those around them. Why is development so important? Because development, done well, not only increases the capacity and...
Can Your Business Live Without You?
Can you take a vacation without a laptop or tablet? If you answered no to this question then you might be facing one or two of the following scenarios: You believe that your role is to make all the important decisions and solve the all significant problems. And you...
The Power of Books as Development Tools
Last year at a Fortune Growth Summit, I was captivated by a video that featured Arnie Malham, Founder and President of cj Advertising. Arnie, like many entrepreneurs, is constantly in search of new ideas that might work for their company. Early in his career, Arnie...
Entrepreneurs Make These Top 5 Talent Management Mistakes
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...
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.