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Leigh Steere wrote a new post, 6 self-reflection questions for every working mother, on the site Lead Change Group 1 month, 1 week ago

“It completely rips my heart open when my baby is reaching for me saying ‘Mama’ and I can’t pick her up because I have to go to work. Here’s hoping the day goes by fast.”

A Facebook friend posted this status […]

Leigh Steere wrote a new post, The ‘Annual Performance Appraisal’ Needs a New Name, on the site Lead Change Group 4 months, 4 weeks ago

A performance review, done well, should not come as a surprise. A good manager provides coaching and feedback throughout the year, so employees consistently know where they stand and what’s needed for improvement. […]

Leigh Steere wrote a new post, 3 Portraits of Employee Involvement 6 months ago

In your organization, how much employee input does management get before deciding a course of action?

In large, hierarchical organizations, the answer is often “not much.” In a command-and-control […]

Leigh Steere wrote a new post, Adverse selection: 6 ways employers repel top talent 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Is your company inadvertently pushing good people away? Are some of your best performers leaving? If so, “adverse selection” may be at work in your organization. If you are not familiar with this risk […]

Leigh Steere commented on the post, 5 Uncomfortable Observations About Workforce Diversity 1 year, 3 months ago

I agree, Gary. It frustrates the recovery, and it’s a stale approach.

Many long-term unemployed have used their “time off” to hone new skills. Automatically dismissing them from consideration for a job is […]

Leigh Steere commented on the post, 5 Uncomfortable Observations About Workforce Diversity 1 year, 3 months ago

Thanks, Tim. I appreciate your sharing your story. I think most all of us have a story (or 10 or 100) of discounting a person over a surface issue like accent.

Earlier in my career, I toured the underwriting […]

Leigh Steere commented on the post, 5 Uncomfortable Observations About Workforce Diversity 1 year, 3 months ago

This is sort of a catch-22, isn’t it? You are right—it’s always been this way. But I wonder…who defines how to “dress the part”? The fashion industry? Obviously, “dressing the part” has changed dramatically over […]

Leigh Steere commented on the post, 5 Uncomfortable Observations About Workforce Diversity 1 year, 3 months ago

Jenifer,

I agree. And I love your distinction of “wholehearted inclusion” versus “resigned acceptance.” How true!

Thank you for taking the time to comment and for the link to your post. I hope others will […]

Leigh Steere wrote a new post, 5 Uncomfortable Observations About Workforce Diversity 1 year, 3 months ago

Ever heard of Paul Potts or Susan Boyle?

Both competed in Britain’s Got Talent. As they walked on stage the first time, you could feel a collective cringe and see eyeballs rolling. The judges and audience […]

Leigh Steere wrote a new post, Stop greasing these 3 squeaky wheels 1 year, 3 months ago

“A ‘squeaky wheel’ isn’t the highest priority project. It’s the loudest or most noticed. In many organizations, it gets the grease, while projects with greatest potential to bring about business results get […]

Leigh Steere wrote a new post, Employee engagement: a three-legged stool 1 year, 5 months ago

A few days before Christmas, I received a package in the mail—a book with a photo of burned toast on the cover, written by a long-time colleague Ben Snyder. I reluctantly put down an adrenaline-packed adventure […]

Leigh Steere wrote a new post, 21st-century leaders make 19th-century mistake 1 year, 5 months ago

You’ve heard the adage, “A picture is worth a thousand words.”

Take a close look at this photo. Gnarled, exposed roots cling to a hillside. Any observer can see this pine tree is compromised. A windstorm will […]

Leigh Steere commented on the post, The Top 3 Mistakes New Managers & Leaders Make … (from this coach’s perspective) 1 year, 6 months ago

Christina, thanks for tackling this topic. I’m amazed at how many people are promoted into management positions with no support or training to help them make the transition. Some of these newly promoted folks, […]

Leigh Steere commented on the post, 9 ways to sink employee engagement 1 year, 6 months ago

Jon, thank you for your support!

Leigh Steere wrote a new post, 9 ways to sink employee engagement 1 year, 6 months ago

Over the past few weeks, I’ve seen several articles outlining ways to boost worker motivation. Many of the ideas are worthwhile—such as asking employees for their input, and truly considering it. But experts have […]

Leigh Steere commented on the blog post 10 Management Lessons from Harry Potter 1 year, 9 months ago

I agree, David. Thanks for your comment. I particularly like how Dumbledore gives opportunities to people others have written off. Few executives today would risk hiring folks like Remus Lupin, Hagrid or Firenze. Dumbledore focuses on talent and character. He overlooks appearances, “disabilities,” and differences in choosing the best person for a role.

Leigh Steere commented on the blog post 10 Management Lessons from Harry Potter 1 year, 9 months ago

Thanks for your feedback, Pete, Tricia and Melissa. This post was really fun to write.

Leigh Steere wrote a new blog post: 10 Management Lessons from Harry Potter 1 year, 9 months ago

To conclude this summer’s Harry Potter mania, it seems fitting to study the HR implications of J.K. Rowling’s seven volumes. Her novels explore human nature, communication dynamics, moral dilemmas, and social issues, so why not use them as a source of business inspiration? Consider this scene from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince :…[Read more]