The Metaphysics of Storytelling—Why Stories Shape Reality
The Metaphysics of Storytelling: Why Stories Shape Reality There is an invisible architecture to the world, a deeper structure beneath the surface of facts and figures. This structure is built not from steel or stone, but from stories. To be human is to tell stories. We are born into them, raised by them, and carry […]
The Evolving Role of HR in Employee Career Development
The Evolving Role of HR in Employee Career Development In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, HR career development plays a pivotal role in shaping both individual and organizational success. Human Resources (HR) is no longer confined to administrative tasks; it has transformed into a strategic function focused on empowering employees to reach their full potential. Human […]
The Top 10 HR Network Groups to Join Today
The Top 10 HR Network Groups to Join Today All types of industries and professions have trade networks and peer groups, and human resources is no exception. Joining HR network groups is an excellent way to share ideas, learn about new tools and methods, and meet people who have similar experience. By interacting with people […]
3 Critical Components of Organizational Success
3 Critical Components of Organizational Success Organizational success is dependent on a lot of factors, both internal and external. When it comes to the people in the company, there are three primary components that must be optimized: structure, talent, and behavior. Like a three-legged stool, if any one of these components is lacking, the organization […]
What is Corporate Culture?
What is Corporate Culture? Culture is the sum total of all the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of individuals within the organization. In the words of Eagle’s Flight founder and CEO Phil Geldart, author of Culture Transformation: Purpose, Passion, Path, culture isn’t just what people do in general; it is “more closely aligned to what the […]
5 Strategies to Improve Teamwork and Collaboration At Work
5 Strategies to Improve Teamwork and Collaboration At Work Teamwork and collaboration positively impact individual and overall company performance. One study found that companies that promote collaborative work activities are five times as likely to be high-performing as those that don’t. Collaboration within and between teams ensures that information, time, and other resources are shared […]
7 Characteristics of a Truly Collaborative Workforce
7 Characteristics of a Truly Collaborative Workforce A collaborative workforce in which individuals work together to achieve a common goal is more likely to function as a productive, high-performing team. In a survey of C-suite executives, 73 percent said that their company would be even more successful if employees worked more collaboratively. Furthermore, 56 percent […]
[VIDEO] Silver Bullets for Today’s Leaders – #21 – VICAR of Wickerscote – Public Speaking – Phil Geldart
[VIDEO] Silver Bullets for Today’s Leaders – #21 – VICAR of Wickerscote – Public Speaking Video Transcript: As leaders, we are often called upon to do public speaking. This might be at a town hall, in front of a large audience, or addressing a group of our employees. In these moments, we are expected to […]
[VIDEO] Silver Bullets for Today’s Leaders – #20 – Equal Onus – Leadership Models – Phil Geldart
[VIDEO] Silver Bullets for Today’s Leaders – #20 – Equal Onus Video Transcript: As a leader, I believe it’s important to emphasize the concept of equal onus—the Latin word “onus” meaning burden—between myself as the leader and the employee when it comes to achieving outcomes. Both of us carry this burden, but we demonstrate it […]
[VIDEO] Silver Bullets for Today’s Leaders – #18 – Right Person Right Work Right Outcome – Phil Geldart
[VIDEO] Silver Bullets for Today’s Leaders – #18 – Right Person Right Work Right Outcome Video Transcript: As a leader, there are times when I realize that I’m not getting the results I need from some of my people or teams, or the outcomes aren’t coming in the way I anticipated. I might feel uncertain […]