Why Alignment is the Only Leading Indicator That Matters in the 21st Century The 2026 Gallup State of the Global Workplace Report is out, and it offers more than just a list of grievances. It provides a roadmap for the “New Smart” leader. The headlines are focused on the “engagement slump”—with 64% of employees “not […]
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Frogs as Lubricant: The Good, the Bad, and the DOGE
My guide on a tour of an ancient windmill, dressed as the 18th-century miller, explained with a nasty smile that he used frogs as lubricant. “Not the best lube,” he chuckled, “but widely available and virtually costless.” Simple and effective, like all ingenious things. Indeed, if cost-cutting is your only concern and “biotic resources” are […]
Making Americans Competitive Again (MACA)
Read the full text of Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order mandating the immediate termination of all U.S. hockey players involved in the recent 4 Nations tournament loss to Canada. By the authority vested in me as President of the United States, and in order to restore national pride, eliminate incompetence, and ensure future victories through […]
Reviving Canada Post: A Blueprint for Resurrecting Canada’s Economy
Introduction: The Amazon Returns Experience A few weeks ago, I had to return an item I bought on Amazon. Recently, Amazon added a drop-off option at Staples stores—just show the QR code they provide, no packaging or postage required. Although it takes me a few minutes longer to drive to Staples than to the nearest […]
Canada Post: Road to Reinvention
Is it time to shut down Canada Post? Canadian postal workers plan to strike if their demands aren’t met. While this news could raise eyebrows, it didn’t raise much concern for most Canadians, who are unlikely to feel the impact even as the holiday season approaches. Canada Post’s slide into irrelevance seems almost inevitable—but is […]
UVALDE, BOEING, COJONES, and Shared Values
It took the US JD 604 days to acknowledge the glaring truth: the police response to the May 24, 2022, deadly Uvalde, Texas, elementary school shooting was “a failure that should not have happened.” Well, duh!.. One year, seven months, and 25 days, and nearly 600 pages later, the report highlights “a sweeping array of […]
360-degree Assessment: Best Practices
Every New Year celebration comes with the burden of annual performance reviews. More often than not, the review includes a dreaded 360-degree assessment. I am not going to spend your time on the well-documented downsides of this tool. On the contrary, the tool may be essential for people development – if you follow these Assessment-360 […]
STEM Gender Gap: Shining Light on the Path to Fulfilling Future
Gallup is worried that females born between 1997 and 2011 are somewhat less interested in STEM sectors, compared with males. The rest of us should have more to worry about. According to a recent survey, the primary reason for ladies’ reduced interest in STEM is simple: more women than men “don’t enjoy STEM.” It is […]
Beyond Criticism: Redefining 360-Degree Feedback for Success
In a recent podcast, esteemed management consultant Pat Lencioni blasted the universally-known 360-Degree Assessment tool, tearing it apart virtually. Surprised initially, I soon realized that Pat’s negative experience was rooted in the worst version of the tool. My extensive use of 360-Degree Feedback over the years, with various clients, has proven exceptionally helpful. What would […]
The Performance Triangle: Three Factors that Boost Team Potential
In this post, you’ll learn the core differences and similarities between employee engagement, motivation, and job satisfaction. The Performance Triangle offers a powerful visualization of the interplay of factors that impact your team’s performance. By leveraging this model, you can identify the specific areas that need improvement and develop a strategy to achieve excellence. By […]