The Title Inflation Trap
My work over the years has been with both large and small companies. And one of the problems that smaller companies often have is giving an employee a title bigger than their actual responsibilities.Just recently I was having a discussion with the president of an...
Hit the 50 Employee Mark? Why It’s Time to Invest in Management!
There comes a time in the growth of a company when you need to get serious about bolstering your management ranks.Small companies typically don’t require a lot of formal leadership beyond a CEO, but by the time you’ve hit the 25-employee mark, you’re going to need a...
How to Give Performance Reviews Your Employees Can’t Wait For
The signs are all there: your employees look anxious, they’re climbing over each other to take credit for team successes and they get defensive every time you offer feedback.Welcome to performance review season.But it doesn’t have to be this way. People hate...
Where is the Beef in Talent Management?
So you think you and your company are great at developing and managing your employees? Really? So where’s the proof? I have had the opportunity over the past several months to interview some really smart and successful executives and business owners for a talent...
How to Have Fun in the Workplace AND Get Things Done
Last month I wrote about Silly Putty, so I thought I would follow on with fun in the workplace. It isn’t impossible. And leaders need to understand that not only can work be fun, it isn’t a “bad” word.“I never did a day’s work in my life. It was all fun.” Thomas...
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.