DNA of High Potential Employees

DNA of High Potential Employees

I recently worked with an insurance executive and business owner who had a receptionist who demonstrated many high potential behaviors. Within six months he had a career development discussion with her and found that she was interested in doing the accounting for the...
The Secrets to Managing Up

The Secrets to Managing Up

Frequently when conducting team building exercises, team members will demonstrate how much confidence they have in their company and the respect they hold for their organization and manager. Those employees who have the confidence and respect for their company, as...
Top 5 Benefits of Internal Mentoring

Top 5 Benefits of Internal Mentoring

Mentoring is a terrific method to utilize when developing a new employee, or teaching new skills to an already valuable employee. Mentoring can be a very informal relationship, yet many companies adopt a more formal approach to mentoring and create a structured...
Exceeding Expectations with Your Gen Xers

Exceeding Expectations with Your Gen Xers

As I mentioned in an earlier article, those from Generation X were raised in an environment that made them regard work in a way that is different from the generations that came before and after them. It is necessary to be aware of that, and consider the way you...