Recessions are Good for Good Businesses, and Good Businesses are Prepared

It’s inevitable. A recession is coming — now or in the future — it is the cyclical nature of economics. For some leaders, panic sets in, but maybe it shouldn’t.   History shows us that in recessions:   Poorly run companies go out of business   Mark the start of a decade of growth   End … Continue reading Recessions are Good for Good Businesses, and Good Businesses are Prepared

What Exactly is Servant Leadership?

A note from Karen:   Scott Knutson is a valued partner on our team at KMP Consultants. His Servant Leadership program offers key insights and solution for companies working to build a stronger, more employee centric culture. As we’ve been discussing over the last few months, the post-COVID environment has put leaders in the position to … Continue reading What Exactly is Servant Leadership?

The Rise of the Post-Covid Leader: Soft is the New Tough

We have long understood that a poor manager is the most significant factor in an employee’s decision to resign. Yet, a study conducted by Careerbuilder reports that 58 percent of managers said they didn’t receive any management training. How can that be?  The top factor of an employee’s job satisfaction level is the quality of their relationship … Continue reading The Rise of the Post-Covid Leader: Soft is the New Tough

From Workforce Revolution™ to Organizational Alliance: Re-engage a Dis-illusioned Workforce by Recognizing the Individual

What makes up the culture in your organization?   People.   If you’re going to align and re-engage your workforce, you must recognize and speak to the individual, not just the masses.  In our last blog, we discussed that we must be willing to "burn the ships" in order to create alignment within our organization. … Continue reading From Workforce Revolution™ to Organizational Alliance: Re-engage a Dis-illusioned Workforce by Recognizing the Individual

When Talent Goes AWOL: Rally the Troops to Call a Ceasefire in the Talent War

It's time to rally the troops. This month we have been taking a deep look into the Talent War that is raging in Corporate America today. With more people quitting their jobs than ever before, the typical “fear tactics” that were once used to keep employees in their offices are no longer working.   Initially, when … Continue reading When Talent Goes AWOL: Rally the Troops to Call a Ceasefire in the Talent War