* The following perspectives were taken from Michael Reddington’s presentation at DisruptHR 3.0 in Charlotte, NC on 4/25/18. We’ve all felt it before. The emotional combustion that results from our of our hearts pounding in our chests, our lungs gasping for more oxygen, our faces turning bright red and an eloquent string of curse words running through our brains while we try to choose how to verbalize our feelings without sacrificing our careers. What could possibly trigger such … [Read more...]
Maximize Mentorship
Heavy lies the crown. Success brings many rewards and many responsibilities. One of the greatest responsibilities your success bestows upon you is passing everything you’ve learned on to others who are eager to develop their careers. The very best leaders don’t see the next generation as a threat, withhold information and force their teams to rely on them. Great leaders see the next generation as an opportunity to carry the torch. They devote their time to mold their teams with the tools and … [Read more...]
Easily
We all face seemingly impossible professional and personal challenges every day. These professional challenges may include completing our to-do list, developing a new team, overcoming a poor leader, completing a sale with a tough client or getting an interview subject to tell the truth. Personal challenges may include raising children, starting an exercise routine, learning a new hobby or dealing with your in laws. It's common to perceive these challenges, and many others, as impossible. … [Read more...]
Forge Strength From Weakness
The story we heard wasn’t unfamiliar or inspiring. A client called saying they suspected a group of employees had been stealing from them for about a decade and they finally caught one employee in the act of stealing a week ago...and fired him on the spot. Then they sat down the three other suspects individually, told them they just fired the first employee and asked them if they were also stealing. Not surprisingly all three employees answered “No” and were immediately sent back to work. Now … [Read more...]
Talking Is the Most Important Part of Listening
One of the most common questions clients ask me after I’ve completed an interrogation is, “How do you feel?” I usually surprise them when I respond with, “Tired.” Having a conversation with another person is a complicated affair. You have to simultaneously contribute your thoughts, listen to your counterpart’s thoughts, evaluate how your counterpart is responding to you, plan your next contribution and remember everything you are saying and hearing. This becomes more difficult as more … [Read more...]
