Not everyone can work at a huge, international business conglomerate with worldwide recognition—in fact, many of us work for and shop from small to medium-sized businesses. From time to time, we might enjoy the grand gesture of a huge sales event from a big company, but we also enjoy the daily comforts of interacting with our local restaurants, dry cleaners, mechanics, independent grocers, or even training companies. The people who have a vital, frequent stake in offering products and services we need are invested in seeing us. Together, we build relationships built on commerce and, more important, on trust.
Read moreFour Ways to Make Thought Diversity the Future of Your Business
In many workplaces, it’s dangerous to disagree with the boss. Doing so signs you up for every crappy task and unwanted assignment possible until your boss forgets or forgives your transgression. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. Differences of opinion can help you build a competitive advantage. As a leader, you have the power to change the way your organization works in this regard.
Read moreThe Myth of the Millennial Learner
The truth is most employees have the same workforce training preferences and needs. One may be a “digital native,” but prefer learning that involves collaborating with others, practicing real-world skills, and receiving substantive feedback.
We don’t have a millennial learner challenge; we have a modern learner challenge.
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