An open door policy sounds good on paper. Most leaders say they have one. Employees hear it during onboarding and see it in the handbook. Then real life starts, and the door quietly closes. I see this all the time working with leaders. They genuinely mean well. They...

How to address poor performance is a question many managers are constantly asking. Because on every team, there's often a poor performer. I bet there's one on your team right now. You know it. Your team knows it. But you are probably hesitant to tackle the problem....

You spent months recruiting. You made the offer. They accepted. Everyone celebrated. Then they walked through the door and found an empty desk, no computer login, and maybe a manager too busy to say hello. As you might know, the first 90 days determine whether someone...

Most managers wait until employees are already exhausted, disengaged, or walking out the door before they address burnout. By then, it's too late. You're treating symptoms, not causes. I developed a theory I call "The Theory of Anticipation" that applies to business...

Most people spend their lives reacting. That's because they have not mastered "The Theory of Anticipation" yet. They wait for the customer to complain before they fix the service. They wait for the employee to quit before they ask what is wrong. Even in their own...

When your team faces challenges, you need more than generic inspiration. You need someone who understands what it takes to turn setbacks into success. Rene Godefroy is a motivational speaker in Atlanta, GA who has spent over 20 years helping Fortune 500 companies,...

Here’s what nobody tells you about career advancement strategies. You’re staring at an impossible deadline. Your team is underwater. Resources got cut. Again. And your boss just added three more deliverables to your plate. Most people see this and think:...

Most leaders focus on fixing problems. They optimize workflows. They eliminate obstacles. They create better systems. And yet, employee turnover keeps rising. Employee engagement stays low. Teams remain burned out. What's missing? Don't get me wrong. Fixing problems...

10 Powerful Ways to Engage Attendees Knowing how to engage meeting attendees is the secret to turning ordinary gatherings into lively, purpose-driven experiences where people listen, connect, and contribute with genuine energy. Have you ever sat through a meeting that...

America is still the land of hope and possibility. It has always been and will remain the greatest country in the world. But I have noticed something troubling. We are drifting toward unnecessary division and quiet hopelessness. Keep in mind this observation is from...