Managing a Motormouth: How to Get Them to Talk Less
We all have encountered this type of person: Someone who talks excessively, may repeat himself continually, and can’t get to the point.In this age of sound bites, texting and tweets, it has become harder to tolerate the motormouth. So how can you manage these...
How to Retain Your Top Talent
A recent article in Talent Management Magazine reports that the number of people quitting their jobs rose to 2.1 million in April. And skilled professionals are one of the fastest-growing segments of the workforce who are quitting. It states in the article that a...
Questions to Keep Employees Engaged
A recent article from HR Specialist lists 15 questions you should ask new employees after their first 60 days of employment. I would argue that leaders should be asking many of these questions on an ongoing basis and not just after the first 60 days on the job. Asking...
Decreasing the Gap Between Managers’ and Employees’ Performance Ratings
Have you recently delivered a performance review to an employee who was surprised at your feedback? And in turn you were surprised at their reaction? Mind the Gap, reports that on average managers rate their employees performance and contribution by almost a half...
Decision Outliers -Their Impact on Team and Organizational Effectiveness
In the book Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell, many of the stories focus on those outliers1 who were successful, often due to circumstances and luck. However, what if you have an outlying preference that holds you back? Unlike the examples of success in the book, many...
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.