Human Capital

Author: Eric Bean, PhD One time as a kid, I went to my mom to ask for her permission to go to a concert. My mom was adamantly against the idea. Displeased with this result, I waited until the time was right and approached my dad with the same question. My dad, ever the...

Author: Angie Fifer, Ph.D., CMPC Editor: Rachel Bryars Culture Is a Buzz Word "Culture" has become a big buzz word in organizations. In order to maximize productivity and results, culture must come first, right? But what actually is culture? (Read my colleague Dr. Donnie Horner’s recent article for a deep-dive into that question). And...

 What's the difference between Risk and Consequence? Have you ever choked under pressure, despite preparation and solid skills? It could be you have mentally over-amplified the risks or consequences associated with your performance. Understanding the difference between risk and consequence, and how to accurately gauge both, is crucial for high performance. Beyond your...

  Have you ever had a professional conversation that left you sort of ill? You know those conversations where the person that you're talking to has an agenda or they're just looking right through you and looking to move on to the next person. Conversations like that can leave you feeling hollow. They can...

  Author: Sarah Charles Editor: Rachel Bryars Do you regularly find yourself daydreaming about your next vacation while counting down the hours of the workday? Do you have team members who often seem unmotivated?  While it is normal to feel that way now and then (especially in a pandemic), consistently low levels of involvement,...