Kraft Your Success

12/19/2014

What's your level of engagement - and happiness - at work? http://bit.ly/1wLNS7a

In 2014’s last issue of INC., there is an extensively reported article about employee engagement that concludes with “So don’t worry about employee engagement.” It’s funny and ironic, in an article...

10/07/2013

Hello Bay area women: It's not too late to SIGN UP for the Negotiating for Women workshop this Sat from 10-4. Kelly Studer and I are excited about the great group thus far - and there's room for you to join!!!!!! https://www.eventbrite.com/event/3794479390

When you read the word “negotiating”, what is your reaction?Does it sounds something like the following:“Blecchhhh. I hate doing it...do I really have to?” “Why bother, the answer is probably “no” anyway.” “Maybe I’ll get what I want without having to ask...I’ll wait a little longer.” “I’ll go for i...

08/13/2013

Would love your POV! I'm creating a series of talks/workshops for young professionals in the ad industry. (Think 23-28 yrs or so - though open to all). The overarching topic will be something like "Be a leader of your career success". Would love your thoughts on: What do you wish you knew when you were starting your career about what it takes to be successful? Appreciate any thoughts, points, words of wisdom that could help young professionals (and me :-))

08/08/2013

Right on!
http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/10-things-extraordinary-bosses-do-for-their-employees.html?cid=sf01002

Good bosses care about getting important things done. Exceptional bosses care about their people.

07/17/2013

Great calling forth about emotional courage being the key to leadership. Most of us theoretically "get" leadership, but it's in the courage to act as leader in the moment that separates the true leaders. http://lnkd.in/7WW_w7.

Peter BregmanJuly 10, 2013Articles6 CommentsShare on TwitterShare on FacebookWhy So Many Leadership Programs Ultimately FailThe topic in the Executive Committee meeting turned to Europe. The technology company, Alentix*, was doing well and growing annually at the rate of about 15%. But its European…

06/03/2013

The cost to replace an employee can be twice the cost of salary. "One of the most popular incentives is career coaching and development"! What else are you seeing that's helping retention? http://www.freep.com/article/20130602/BUSINESS06/306020069/employee-retention-turnover

As the economy picks up, companies are putting a priority on retaining employes, according to a recent survey looking at workplace turnover. That's good news if you're looking for a job -- or hoping to get more out of the one you have.

05/24/2013

Good news it's going up. Interesting that engineers are the lowest - wouldn't expect that given the demand. http://talentmgt.com/articles/view/analysis-modest-improvement-in-global-employee-engagement

Talent Management magazine, The Business of Talent Management

05/20/2013

I encourage clients to try 90 minute work intervals. It does make a huge difference. Have you tried it?

Small moves, it turns out, can make a significant difference.

05/15/2013

I like the goal of a way "that prioritizes the kind of personal, emotional qualities that are difficult to discern from a résumé.." but wonder how this play out? What do you think?

The online dating site will apply its matchmaking strategy to help employers and job candidates find compatible matches.

04/26/2013

Leaders much demonstrate commitment to change IN ACTION! One of my favorite thought leaders, Fred Koffman, on culture change. critical:http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20130423092318-36052017-my-best-mistake-how-not-to-change-a-culture?trk=mp-reader-card