Jason Cortel 
How’s it going is a question that is frequently used to start a conversation. Or perhaps you use “how are you doing”. Everyone is busy, moving from one thing to another while at the same time trying to maximize time … Read more
According to Gallup, everyday and in every moment managers account for 70 percent variation in employee engagement. Employees who are engaged get involved and are enthusiastic and committed to their work. Engagement directly impacts business outcomes essential to the organizations … Read more
I’ve always viewed workplace gossip as both a strength and a weakness because there is good gossip and bad gossip. Scientists from the University of Pavia have found that gossiping is good for you. They discovered that the brain releases … Read more
Like it or not you have a leadership brand. Your leadership brand is what people really think reflects your behavior and effectiveness as a leader. This is based on what you do not what you say. If you don’t intentionally … Read more
Fear is one of the biggest and most common phobias and interviewing can be fearful. There is a big difference in interviewing someone who isn’t working vs. someone who is. There is natural confidence in people who don’t have a … Read more
All organizations have a culture. That is a system of shared beliefs, assumptions, and values that govern how people behave. Culture is a continuous topic of interest and a focus for many companies. Regardless of how you feel about corporate … Read more
Employee concerns have to be handled swiftly, and the lines of communication open. But employee concerns should be handled differently based on the type of employee voicing the concern. The three types are those who say nothing, those who say … Read more
It is easy to be the same, doing what others are doing. Everybody is going in this direction or doing it that way and it is easier to just follow along. Common people are doing common things and it is … Read more
An often not talked about workplace issue is the impact an employee leaving may have, which is workplace grief. People aren’t just machines that turn on at the start of the shift and switch off at its end. People are … Read more
The first 90 days for any new employee is critical to their ramp time. Both the ramp it will take them to learn the job and the ramp it will take them to be viewed as a trusted source of … Read more
Corporate culture develops on its own or purposefully by the leadership of the organization. The culture that develops on its own takes its shape and evolves based on the way people interact within the organization. Another strong influence on the … Read more
Business is evolving faster than ever. Things can change from one moment to the next. How do you stay ahead of the change and become great at your profession? Using the following three stages of continuous improvement will enable you … Read more