Jason Cortel 
It has been roughly one year since your last performance review. Nearly one year since you agreed to certain goals and deliverables with your boss. The moment of truth is upon us as we enter the season of annual performance … Read more
First and foremost, losing is a learning experience. Instead of looking at it as having lost at something learn from the experience so that you are more prepared next time. Losing teaches humility because everyone can’t win all the time. … Read more
Toxic employees are all around us. We do our best when hiring to weed out those candidates who would create a toxic environment, but some will always find a way through. How do you identify a toxic employee? What is … Read more
Bully bosses are a problem that affects the employees being bullied as well as the organization. For the employee being bullied, it stifles their potential. They never realize their worth and develop a fear of making mistakes. For the organization, … Read more
People determine the success of an organization. Get the people part right, and you will have motivated, productive, engaged employees. Why is employee engagement so critical to success? An engaged employee is fully absorbed and enthusiastic about their work. Above … Read more
Discipline often comes with a negative connotation. Most people think of discipline as a form of obedience; worse, some leaders use punishment to correct disobedience. However, people don’t think about another side of discipline, and the disciplinarian isn’t who you … Read more
The worst bosses are just that, bosses. They provide instructions, hold people to processes and performance standards and weed out staff for various reasons. If there isn’t something new for you to do or something for you to correct you … Read more
Your team needs to be diverse and dynamic. Their strengths and weaknesses need to complement each other. None of this is news to most people who manage a team. To have an amazing team, make sure each of the following … Read more
Everything a leader says will be interpreted. Because of that, the words a leader uses should always be thoughtful and precise. Good communication isn’t sending lengthy emails that seem to ramble on or spewing out every thought that passes through … Read more
Most people get it wrong when building their career. These people focus on achieving a title, making more money, having more responsibility or incremental improvements. Their pursuit for status and pay will not get them far or be sustainable. Their … Read more
It happens as it always does. You identify an area for improvement of a valuable team member. You effectively explain the expectation and where they need to improve. The discussion goes really well, you and the employee are excited about … Read more
Your career depends in no small measure upon the general competence of those around you. They could be on your team as a peer or staff member or they could be a peer in another department. No matter what the … Read more