by Christi Barrett | Judgment, Leadership
Judgment is a quality that can be difficult to define precisely, but we certainly recognize when it isn’t present. The fallout of bad judgment has been front-page news during this year of economic despair. Even if the consequences aren’t as dramatic,...
by Christi Barrett | Courage
The Business Journal’s blog recently quoted Dr. Martin Groder: “In business and personal life, to create true integrity and lasting effectiveness you need to develop the courage to move towards the sound of the gunfire.” Leadership takes courage. Yet...
by Christi Barrett | Change, Leadership
We’re constantly being told that we should embrace change, even love it. But constant change can be unnerving and stressful. It reminds us of a bumper sticker that reads “Every time I find the meaning of life, they change it.” How do you roll with...
by Christi Barrett | Diversity
It would be hard to find someone who’d argue that diversity in organizations is not valuable. Diverse experiences, cultures, skills and perspectives make the workplace dynamic, creative and innovative. The tragedy is that some of the most seemingly-diverse...
by Christi Barrett | Motivation
How do you keep employees motivated when times are troubled? If your go-to motivation strategy is a bonus or pay raise, you may be in trouble. What are other techniques that are even more powerful than financial rewards? Give people interesting work. People want to...
