For many companies, the third quarter is when planning for the performance management review cycle kicks off. An organization’s performance management process represents an essential element in how it values its employees. Effective performance management provides structure, feedback, and ...

Recent events shined a spotlight on executive conduct. Unless you are living under a rock, I am referring to the kiss cam video that was seen around the world. When I saw it, I cringed and thought of the lives being ruined personally and professionally. With an issue larger than infidelity (both of ...

Setting goals and pursuing what you truly want requires clarity, determination, and action. Like some of you, I write my goals each year and take the necessary steps to achieve them. According to a study from Dr. Gail Matthews, a psychology professor at Dominican University of California, people ...

Leaders’ beliefs and actions significantly shape the culture and morale of the organization. Employees often take their emotional cues from leadership—when a leader is calm, optimistic, and focused, it fosters confidence and stability within the team. Conversely, when a leader is negative or ...

Many of us have heard some form of this phrase but do you know who said it? In 1962, Leo Rosten gave an address at the National Book Awards in New York and during that he said, “The purpose of life is not to be happy—but to matter, to be productive, to be useful, to have it make some difference ...

I started my career while finishing studies at university. My first job was with a marketing firm in Memphis, TN on a small team who had worked together for years. Unlike when I started at new schools growing up, I couldn’t take the time to stand back and observe but had to jump in, learn and make ...

I recently read something that prescribes that we should regularly challenge ourselves to try things that are uncomfortable or even something that really scares us. As an ambivert, I am a calculated risk-taker and don’t crave discomfort, but I do love change and crave growth. I enjoy diving into ...

Building an annual business plan takes not only time and resources but also prioritization and focus. An annual business plan isn’t just a document—it’s your roadmap to success. What are you trying to achieve? Who are you trying to serve?

For those organizations whose fiscal year aligns with the calendar year, you are likely preparing and/or launching your objectives and goals for the new year. This involves several key steps: