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Human Resources (HR) Resources

Human Resources (HR), or people as we more commonly refer to them, are a big part of any organization’s success. Without good people in place, business is much harder.  Give me great people with an average plan over a great plan with average people any day.  To have an effective HR management system in place you need the following core systems:

  • Hiring, Firing and Promotion – who you hire, fire and promote
  • Education and Training – how well you train them
  • Performance Management – how you hold them accountable for performance
  • Compensation, Benefits & Rewards – what you pay them and how you incentivize performance
  • Internal Communications – making sure everyone is clear about the above 4 items and any other pressing business issues

CEOs: Are You Building a Team of A Players? (And Are You One?)

The term “A player” gets thrown around a lot in leadership circles. But what does it really mean? Do these unicorns of talent surround you, or are you still searching for your first one? (And, more importantly, are you one yourself?) Decoding the DNA of an A Player: These aren’t just top performers; they’re difference-makers

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Balancing Compassion and Accountability: Can You Do Both?

Accountability is a leadership imperative. Had a good conversation with a client today about the tension that sometimes exists as a leader when you have a company/department to run while also caring about the individual circumstances of your employees. Compassion and accountability may seem like opposing forces in our interactions with others, especially in the

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Balancing Employee Expectations and Employer Realities

In recent years, the dynamics of the employer-employee relationship have undergone a significant transformation. What was once an imbalance in favor of employers, now appears to be tilting dramatically in the favor of employees. While the shift is not inherently negative, it has raised a host of challenges and concerns for businesses that need to

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    Favorite Articles

  • What is the COO agenda?

    Too few COOs have a defined agenda that reflects the role’s unique responsibilities. Here’s how to start.

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  • The State of Organizations 2023: Ten shifts transforming organizations

    Through the State of Organizations Survey, conversations with CEOs and their teams, and the findings of recent McKinsey research, we have identified ten of the most important organizational shifts that businesses need to address today. These shifts are both challenging and harbingers of opportunity, depending on how organizations address them.

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  • Work-From-Home Regulations Are Coming. Companies Aren’t Ready.

    With new data showing that remote work could save companies up to $10,600 per employee annually, and major employers such as 3M, SAP, and Spotify committing to making remote work programs permanent, the trend looks like it’s here to stay. But the increased flexibility and cost savings of remote work also mean that employers no longer have the kind […]

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    Helpful Websites

  • Growth Institute

    Professional development resource/community for leaders looking to scale their business.

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  • Leadership-Tools

    The purpose of this page is simply to share some insights into how and why our website was started. Back in September of 2002, the vision for Leadership-Tools.com was born out of a strong desire to share the many benefits of high quality leadership tools and resources; tools that have helped me in so many […]

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  • The Easy Guide to Employee Performance Planning

    Performance planning is a great way to give a sense of direction to the employees and create a space for them to grow in their career.  In this guide, we will discuss what is performance planning and the process. Some useful templates are also provided. You can edit these online; simply click on the template to […]

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    Video Favourites

  • The Puzzle of Motivation

    Career analyst Dan Pink examines the puzzle of motivation, starting with a fact that social scientists know but most managers don’t: Traditional rewards aren’t always as effective as we think. Listen for illuminating stories — and maybe, a way forward.

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  • The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle

      Skill 1: Build Safety Chapter 1 “Safety is not mere emotional weather but rather the foundation on which strong culture is built.” P. 6 “When you ask people inside highly successful groups to describe their relationship with one another, they all tend to choose the same word. This word is not friends or team […]

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