
| Next Generation Leaders: What They Want and Need from the Workplace by Judith Lindenberger - Jul, 2011 Have you ever wondered what makes the Millennials tick? So did we, so in the fall of 2011, we interviewed Millennials and their managers to learn more about this generation. Because many of our clients struggle with how to best integrate Millennials into the workplace, we interviewed Mille... | |||
| The Risk of Ignoring Millennials by Judith Lindenberger - Feb, 2011 One of the biggest challenges for businesses today is integrating the Millennials twenty-somethings into a Baby Boomer culture. They are the newest generation to enter the labor market, arriving with their distinct ideas about what they expect from their jobs. They are our future leaders a... | |||
| Avoid a Time Bomb: Sexual Harassment by Judith Lindenberger - Feb, 2011 Over 53 charges of sexual harassment are filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission every business day. What have you done to prevent sexual harassment in your workplace? Sexual harassment is unwanted sexual or gender based behavior that occurs when one person has formal or ... | |||
| Diversity in the Workplace by Judith Lindenberger - Feb, 2011 As you look around your office, is everyone just like you? Probably not. The demographics of the American workforce have changed dramatically over the last 50 years. In the 1950s, more than 60% of the American workforce consisted of white males. They were typically the sole breadwinners in... | |||
| Gender and Job Seekers by Judith Lindenberger - Feb, 2011 The current economy has kept me busy doing career coaching for people who have lost their jobs. So last week, when I heard a radio segment on letters of recommendation, I listened. Researchers from Rice University analyzed over 600 letters of recommendation. The letters of recommendati... | |||
| If Your Company Doesn’t Do Sexual Harassment Training, Why Not? by Judith Lindenberger - Feb, 2011 Sexual harassment isn’t fun. One man’s – or woman’s – idea of a compliment or joke can start a mess of trouble that can cost companies big money. On January 9, 2006, the largest sexual harassment lawsuit ever, at $1 billion dollars, was filed in New York against Dresdner Klienwort Wasserst... | |||
| Interview With a Mentor by Judith Lindenberger - Feb, 2011 Lois J. Zachary, Ed.D., President, Leadership Development Services, LLC, Phoenix, Arizona, is one of my mentors. I met Lois in 1997 and from the first time I met her she has encouraged me to think big and do more. One of my favorite quotes, which I learned from Lois, is how I sum up our re... | |||
| Legacy, Assumptions and Ginger Nut Biscuits by Judith Lindenberger - Feb, 2011 I am a member of my local school board and at each board retreat our superintendent asks us the question, “What legacy do you want to leave?” Before I tell you my answer, let me tell you a story about the stranger and the ginger nuts. It goes like this: At the airport after a tiring... | |||
| Mentoring Programs … That Actually Work by Judith Lindenberger - Feb, 2011 According to the American Society for Training and Development, over 75% of executives target mentoring as one of the key factors in their business success. As one mentor put it, “Powerful things happen when a respected, experienced person shows interest in and goes out of his or her way t... | |||
| What Corporate America Can Learn From Physicians: It's All In How You Treat People by Judith Lindenberger - Feb, 2011 Published in OD/Leadership News, ASTD, May 2006 Recently, the literature in medical economics has caught up with conventional wisdom in terms of medical malpractice lawsuits. What has become apparent is that people are less likely to sue doctors whom they believe have acted in their bes... | |||
| How to Make a Great First Impression by Judith Lindenberger - Oct, 2010 In the Concise Oxford Dictionary, image is described as “the character or reputation of a person or thing as generally perceived.” Within seconds of meeting you, based on a single observed physical trait or behavior, people will assume to know everything about you (Social Psychology by H. ... | |||
| Make The Most Of Your Meetings by Judith Lindenberger - Oct, 2010 Typical managers spend nearly 40% of their work hours in meetings, not to mention the time spent preparing (and recuperating). A survey of business leaders showed: • 33% of time spent in meetings is unproductive • 75% of the respondents said it is “almost essential” to have an agenda... | |||
| Tips for Writing A Winning Proposal by Judith Lindenberger - Oct, 2010 So how do you or your organization get up to $600,000 in state funds to underwrite the mission of your choice? Well, you have to ask for it, as any well meaning friend or relative will tell you. But how you ask is critical. Grant proposals have to sing -- and gain the attention of the ... | |||
| What do You Mean My Organization Is Stepping Stone? by Judith Lindenberger - Oct, 2010 I remember the moment I swore that I would always value my employees. It was the late 90s, I was the head of sales and my boss was sitting across the table. “Sales people are a dime a dozen,” he said. “I could replace anyone working here tomorrow and not miss a beat.” That told me everythi... | |||
| Consultants: Well-Chosen They're a Boon to Organizations by Judith Lindenberger - Oct, 2010 Human resources (HR) executives worldwide are being asked to do more with less, to enhance productivity while controlling costs, and to find new ways to increase profitability. At the same time, retaining qualified, motivated employees is as important as ever. How do you manage your day-to... | |||
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