by Debbie Yarwood | Jul 5, 2016 | Culture
Many years ago, I worked for a manager who had an unusual talent. He could suck the enthusiasm out of a room before he even got to his desk. It got so bad that no one booked vacation without first knowing the dates he would be away. When he wasn’t there we loved our...
by Debbie Yarwood | Jul 4, 2016 | Watch of the Week
Six Questions You Need to Ask Yourself Everyday from Dr Marshall Goldsmith One Sentence Summary: Everyone should take responsibility for their own success and happiness and that includes your employees. Length of video: 25.02 mins Favourite Quote:...
by Debbie Yarwood | Jun 30, 2016 | Hiring
One job. Two candidates. Which one will be the most successful? In the Blue corner we have the external candidate. He’s new to the company but with industry experience, a great education and fresh ideas. He’s looking to smash his new role. In the Red corner, we...
by Debbie Yarwood | Jun 24, 2016 | Watch of the Week
Employee Engagement – Who’s Sinking Your Boat from Bob Kelleher Who’s Sinking Your Boat Summary in one sentence: In a short animated video of words, pictures and numbers you have the definitive proof that employee engagement really matters. Length...
by Debbie Yarwood | Jun 22, 2016 | Culture
I was chatting to my friend as he flicked through email on his phone. Suddenly he stopped talking and I could see the look of exasperation spread across his face. The young marketing assistant in his company had posted something smart on social media. Well,she...