Every company needs a strategic reward system for employees. The system needs to address these four areas: compensation, benefits, recognition, and appreciation. The problem with reward systems in most businesses...
I do not like normal. Creating new rules for games, tearing things apart to make them work better felt natural when I was growing up. I always challenge conventional thinking. Some view...
It seems like we are all pretty good at shooting ourselves in the foot. Every day we are reading about another dominant figure imploding on their egregious misdeeds. Our natural...
The enchanting tale of "Beauty and the Beast" isn't just about love and transformation; it also offers valuable management lessons that resonate with leaders, teams, and organizations. Let's delve into...
The fear of failure and our desire to be loved and admired creates pressure to appear as being perfect. “What will they think?” — is an externally-focused perfectionism question. Authentic...
One of the books that help shape my approach to business was Jim Collins classic book from “Good to Great”. He explained what company did to make this transition. Over...
Giving negative feedback is challenging for most people, as it requires us to communicate unpleasant information that could potentially harm our relationships with others. However, when done correctly, negative feedback...
AI takes and uses feedback more effectively than humans. It uses feedback to increase its understand and improve its output. “To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.”...
Do you ever feel like there are not enough hours in the day? That your to-do list is never-ending, and you’re not making any progress? You're not alone. But, have...
Developing a personal performance plan involves a series of steps that help you identify your goals, assess your current performance, and create a plan to improve your performance. Here are...
Good teammates help each other confirm and activate their knowledge through peer coaching. This form of support reduces work stress and increases engagement. With the pandemic, millions of people are...
A journey is rarely a matter of merely pointing at your goal and pressing the gas. It is often about the stories you tell yourself, your team, and your organization....
Most myths are based on reality. They cloud your perception. Moreover, myths get in the way of your success. Without us noticing it, we act as if the myth is...
An excellent problem solver is a good thinker. To begin with, they tend to have fewer problems and less drama at work. Moreover, they do not get too emotional when...
Some view perfectionism is an illusion. They believe it makes them better, while others see it as harming us. They are both right. Like any high-performance traits, you must manage them...
Everyone experiences feeling stressed at work. Moreover, the fact is, some stress is good. It keeps us on our toes, helps us hit deadlines, encourages creative thinking, and allows people...
In today's world, holding an unpopular opinion can often...
The most important thing in my engineering education was...
Nobody likes annual performance reviews. Even high...
The question of when the Contrecoeur trial will finally hear...
The notion of giving to others may seem counterintuitive as...
The following article reviews two organizational change...
What is Predictive Analysis? Predictive Analytics considers...
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Kim Allen brings clients a big-picture view that balances innovative thinking with the practical mindset that can only be gained by leading organizations. He draws on his 25+ years of accomplishment as a chief executive in the public, private, regulatory, and association sectors and experience across all major business functional areas. As an agile leader, Kim works with business leaders around the world to build and strengthen governance, strategy, organizational alignment, and operational excellence. Also, he works with clients to find and develop exceptional leaders. Kim cares about the people and understands the bottom line.