It's All About Work

It’s All About Work

Today’s Political Turmoil- It's All About Work When I step back from this current election and crazy world events, it strikes me that there are a lot of angry, fearful people. In a recent quiet moment I had an epiphany- I believe all has to do with work and the most basic of human needs. The…
Who's Happy at Work?

Who’s Happy at Work?

To work we love, with delight we go. William Shakespeare There has been much discussion about happiness, engagement, inspiration and those other “soft” attributes of work. We are constantly reminded of the Gallup survey indicating 72% of employees are disengaged. According to a Money Magazine…
Is the 40 Hour Work Week Dying?

Is the 40 Hour Work Week Dying?

Last month I was presenting to Vistage CEO's in Houston and one of them asked me about the idea proposed by one of her employees they should reconsider the 40-hour work week. She said she was given an article from Inc. magazine discussing it.  So on my flight back to San Diego from that meeting I read…
My Workplaces of the Future Checklist

My Workplaces of the Future Checklist

Over the past few years I’ve done a deep dive into where the future will be taking the workplace. I’ve even had the opportunity to do a number of presentations on it. I let people change it’s happening faster than they realize it. The changes that impacted the rust belt caused by offshoring were…
Designing Your Ideal Career Plan

Designing Your Ideal Career Plan

The beautiful Mary Kay had it right when she said "Most people plan their vacations better than their careers." I find this an accurate statement. On the occasions when I've asked a group of employees how many have a career plan it is rare to have more than one out of ten respond they do. Everyone…