Coaching According to Google

What does it take to build an incredibly successful business like Google? Or a strong company culture of innovation like exists at Google? Ask a Google coach.
This video - called Coaching: Leading from Strength - by Google coach Carolyn Foster talks about the power inherent in working from and leading from your strengths:
By identifying [...]

The Benefits of HR Outsourcing

Human resources outsourcing is a smart strategy for any business, small or large, because it gives businesses the ability to delegate time consuming, complex tasks and instead focus their time on their core competencies and client relationship development. In today’s economy, maintaining strong client relationships and efficient, profitable operations are key to long-term growth and [...]

Human Resources Insight: Hiring in a Recession

What are the pros and cons of hiring in a recession? Forbes focuses this week on finding the right fit for the increasing pool of displaced talent resulting from the current economy. Small business expert and author Jane Applegate discusses identifying talent and finding the right fit within your organization:
“The good news about hiring in [...]

How to Instigate Change

How do you instigate change in your organization? Are your employees passionate and motivated? This is a great video of a motivational speech by Patrick Dixon, a motivational speaker, author, and global business consultant, discussing why motivation is such a key success issue in business.
His point: You don’t need change management programs, because when people [...]

Effective Leadership Requires Relationship

This is a great post from the Wall Street Journal’s Column “IN THE LEAD” by Carol Hymowitz. She points out that great managers have to be leaders, and that leadership only comes through relationship. She likens leadership to marriage:
“A wise friend of mine believes that the hardest part of marriage isn’t learning how to get [...]

Executive Coaching Tips from the Experts

When it comes to long term success and business stability, there are few things more important than strong executive leadership and vision. Professional executive coaches are often the driving force behind this leadership and vision, and can get leaders in touch with their internal talents and potential.
What does it take to be an effective executive [...]

Innovation Amidst Adversity

There is no limit to the human spirit. Isn’t it amazing how innovation can thrive even amidst the most adverse circumstances?
The Bejing Olympic games demonstrate this principle. The facilities that have been built for this event demonstrate exceptional vision and craftsmanship. Many of the workers were forced by the government to build these structures, regardless [...]