Archive for June, 2010

You Can Read… but Can You Play?

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 Posted in Play is Serious Business | Comments Off

Sir Ken Robinson, a leading thinker in the field of education, poses the following question: How do we educate our children for a world that we increasingly cannot plan for? ... Read more..

The #1 Skill CEO’s Now Look For

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 Posted in Play is Serious Business | Comments Off

In my last newsletter I introduced the topic of creativity and play: If you need a little more help in justifying some time away from work, here you go: play is ... Read more..

The 7,000% Return on Investment

Thursday, June 17th, 2010 Posted in Rethinking Crappy Talent Management | Comments Off

Many years ago I was privileged to work inside The Coca-Cola Company under the leadership of Roberto Goizueta. After a long and dedicated career with the company, Robert died ... Read more..

Waking Up to the Hard Costs of Crappy Talent Management

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010 Posted in Rethinking Crappy Talent Management | Comments Off

From where I sit, way too many companies are now dangerously smug in their belief that they have the cat-bird’s seat. The horrible economy of the past 18 months ... Read more..

Tip of the Iceberg: More Workers Starting to Quit vs. Being Let Go

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010 Posted in Rethinking Crappy Talent Management | Comments Off

Take the dismal job numbers at a high level and you might assume that most workers are staying scared and staying put – no matter how bad their job is ... Read more..

The Weird Gift of Getting Older: Taking Back Your Own Destiny

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 Posted in My Life Now & Zen | Comments Off

I went for my annual physical a couple of months ago. Generally that is a non-remarkable event. I’ve been blessed with good health and do my best to exercise, ... Read more..