Category: Leadership

Gallup Q12 and How Approachable Leaders Drive Engagement

Posted by Phillip Wilson | Apr 3, 2017 | Leadership

Have you ever heard of Gallup’s Q12 “engagement” factors? If you’ve been around HR for any length of time you are familiar with Gallup’s Q12 research

The Magic Bank Account: A Billfold of Inspiration

Posted by Phillip Wilson | Mar 27, 2017 | Leadership

The author of this story is unknown. It was found in the billfold of Coach Paul Bear Bryant, Alabama, after he died in 1982.

Compassionate Listening Makes You a Better Leader: 7 Listening Tips

Posted by Phillip Wilson | Mar 20, 2017 | Leadership

When was the last time you really listened to someone? When was the last time someone really listened to you? Has it been a while? Do you remember how you felt after that conversation?

Why New Leaders Make the “Villain Assumption” Plus 4 Ways to Make the Hero Assumption Instead

Posted by Phillip Wilson | Mar 13, 2017 | Leadership

Do you ever think, “I don’t think this person cares about doing good work.” This is the Villain Assumption. Good leaders make the Hero Assumption instead.

The Future of Work: 5 Ways Leadership Will Change in an AI Economy (Part 2)

Posted by Phillip Wilson | Mar 6, 2017 | Leadership

There are 5 ways work will change in an AI economy. In our last post we looked at the ways AI and new technology is likely to impact our workplaces. Bottom line: work will change a LOT over the next 5-10 years