Performance Makes the Difference

Bob Schultek Author of The Gauntlet There are leaders who believe that discussing performance with an employee, using a structured process, is a waste of time for the organization and for the employee. If the process is conducted inappropriately, then they may be right. Some businesses have ceased performance discussions entirely.On the other hand, when leaders believe that their people make the difference, then they appreciate their responsibility to invest in their human resources, initiated through individual discussions …

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Maximum Output & Human Capital

Bob Schultek Author of The Gauntlet Our capitalistic economy promotes efficient business operation as a means to maximize profit. Operating efficiently means that systems which drive the business processes are performing optimally, with functioning elements synchronized to consistently deliver quality work on time and within established cost standards. All components of the system, including the human assets, perform best under these circumstances, and can sustain targeted output with minimal stress.But since competition drives capitalism, there are …

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“What Really Moves Us Is Feelings, Not Facts”

“There are a thousand ways to get noticed, but there’s only one way to really touch someone. And that’s to give them a reason to care, a story they can believe in. The truth is that what really moves us is feelings, not facts.” Bernadette Jiwa, author of “difference.” Discover more insights about re-imagining your business and reinventing your marketing through relationships, engagement and growth from the newly released book “difference.” Seth Godin endorses “difference” …

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