“I listen to the wind, to the wind of my soul. Where I end up, well, I think only God really knows.” -Cat Stevens Enneagram Four (the Individualist) stirs up feelings of melancholy and self-expression more than any other type. Rightly called, we associate our most famous Fours with their creative works. Yusuf Islam (CatContinue reading “The Individualist. Enneagram #4”
“He’s so arrogant. How in the world can he parade his work and attributes to everyone as though he is THE expert? And his persona on social media isn’t really who he/she is. Doesn’t he realize that he is making a fool of himself?” Have you ever had frustration or anger or puzzlement about someoneContinue reading “When Stress Causes Ego to Invade the Workplace”
Despite a lull in hiring across many industries, now may be the ideal time to consider pre-hire assessments. Why? Because when things do open back up, there will be a flood of talent knocking on your door and asking for a job. This period reminds me of my grandfather, a farmer, who seemed to stay justContinue reading “Now is the Time for Pre-Hiring Assessments!”
While we wade through this new normal stemming from COVID-19, perhaps we can take some time to review where we are with regard to some long-standing business practices. One of the most vilified practices is, of course, the annual performance evaluation. Some of you have heard me talk about getting rid of these things completely and instead,Continue reading “Ten Common Pitfalls of Performance Reviews”