Sharing Leadership to Maximize Talent
Marshall Goldsmith, recognized as one of the world’s leading executive educators and coaches, says in today’s world many leadership positions may be too big for one person. His suggestion: Shared Leadership, where you maximize all the human resources in an organization by empowering individuals and giving them an opportunity to take leadership positions in their areas of expertise. READ
Fire Your Relatives. Scare Your Employees. And Stop Whining
Kermit Pattison of the New York Times recently interviewed George Cloutier, founder of American Management Services, which specializes in offering tough advice to small and midsize businesses. His comments and observations fly in the face of most management consultants’ more friendly approach. But then again he plans to triple his business. Are his techniques valid or just controversial? READ
Is an Errant Facebook Post Grounds for Firing?
When an employee blasted a customer on Facebook, it got back to her bosses and she was terminated. The blogosphere tainted the employer as a bully. Does your firm have a social media policy tied to your business? Should you? This INC article will get you thinking about whether social media is just an extension of the entire customer service experience or an employee’s personal space. READ
Re-Engineering a Leader’s Value
Executive coach, author and speaker John Baldoni says re-thinking your value to the organization might be the best thing a manager can do in a recession. Return on the investment is critical in times of scarcity and also lays a foundation for times of plenty. READ
What’s the Best Place to Work? Why?
Each year, Fortune ranks the best places to work. If you’re looking for a job, this is where you want to be. If you’re an employer, these are practices to review. Check out the top 100, including a few from Colorado, and see why they are so special. READ
Does Your Passion Match Your Aspiration?
Harvard professor Rosabeth Moss Kanter says while many people have good ideas, fewer are willing to put themselves on the line for them. Passion separates good intentions and opportunism from real accomplishments. At The Boomer Group, we could not agree more. READ
Final Note: A Friend Receives Well-Deserved Award
Ed Wittman, who has been instrumental in The Boomer Group’s success as a mentor, friend, and consultant, was named CFO of the year for his work with Accuvant here in Denver. Congratulations, Ed! READ