What Truly Motivates Your Employees?
LOOKING BEYOND THE MONEY I think we can agree that most people work to make money. Of course, there are a few rare people who work because they enjoy it, but, most of them also use that money to further their personal interests. But, beyond money what else motivates...
The Weirdest Interview Questions
Are you asking the right questions to determine fit and competency? Have you ever walked out of a job interview and wondered what the point of some of the questions were? During one interview, I was asked what book I was reading. I thought to myself which answer...
How Do You Pick the Ideal Candidate?
With the election season over (finally), I was thinking about how we pick our elected officials. Do we pick them because they are like us? Do we pick them because we respect them? Do we pick them because they are qualified to do the job? Or do we pick them because...
Tips for Using Social Media to Attract Employees
HINT: IT IS A 2-WAY STREET Social media is very much a part of our society. We use this platform to connect with our friends, share our viewpoints and expand our professional connections. But, how is social media impacting the work place? I have heard of an...
The True Definition of Leadership
Last week, the Investment Casting Institute hosted the 63rd Annual Technical Conference and Expo. The key note speaker was Keni Thomas, a former Army Ranger who was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge from the United States Army. ...
Robots, Super Heroes and Process Improvement
GIVING YOUR EMPLOYEES THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO DRIVE IMPROVEMENT After writing my article titled, “Don't Rely on Super Heroes to Achieve Your Business Objectives”, I received numerous comments about not wanting to have too strict of a process that it stifles operator...