by Nancy Roberts | Feb 9, 2018 | Blog Posts
Many of the companies that are traditional cultures have their nose to the grindstone so to speak (make money, cut costs, etc.) and are missing a bigger, compelling vision with which to engage their workforce. They say they want engaged employees but it is more of a...
by Nancy Roberts | Feb 5, 2018 | Blog Posts
It was in the fall when two consultants rolled up to a plywood mill in Oregon. As they exited the rental car, they approached the entrance of the mill and promptly walked into an ambulance that was parked out front. Minutes later, they met with the plant manager and...
by Nancy Roberts | Feb 1, 2018 | Blog Posts
There are 12 simple questions about day-to-day realities that determine whether people are engaged, not engaged, or actively disengaged at work. Answer them for yourself first. The point of this assessment isn’t to pick the “right” answer but the one that is most true...
by Nancy Roberts | Jan 31, 2018 | Blog Posts
Dear DISC Wizard, I have a dilemma that I am hoping you can help me with. I have a longtime employee who has always been negative but lately, his behavior is becoming more and more so. He complains and criticizes about the managers of the company – usually within...
by Nancy Roberts | Jan 23, 2018 | Blog Posts
What do employees really want? It seems that the first, gut-level response to this question is always – MORE MONEY! I know this is something I hear from my clients a lot. They have a problem employee and one of the main contentions from the employee’s perspective is...
