Fuel for Thought

Insights, Perspectives, and Thought Leadership

Fuel for Thought

Insights, Perspectives, and Thought Leadership

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Three Steps to Stop Millennial Madness

The millennials are coming! The millennials are coming! Well actually, the millennials have already arrived in our workplaces. Today over 25% of the workforce consists of this latest generation. And they’re bringing lots of change with them.  According to a recent PwC report, “Their career aspirations, attitudes about work, and knowledge of new technologies will…

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Flaming Dice to Ignite Your Culture with Carol Ring

Key Culture Numbers You Need to Know!

13 – According to Gallup only 13% of employees are actively engaged at work. However, I believe that employee engagement is just a symptom. What it’s telling us is that our employees have run out of gas. Do you know your employee engagement scores? Do you know what aspects of your culture are driving this…

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Top CEO Challenges and Fears for 2015

There have been all sorts of surveys and discussion papers released in the last six months discussing the challenges for leaders in 2015.  (Click here for a list). Number one on the list is Human Capital Management (again).  Whether it’s attracting top talent or looking for the leaders for tomorrow, getting the right people on the…

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Did Tiger forget to practice?

Tiger Woods came back to golf in January. After a long layoff due to health reasons, he felt he was ready to carry on.  Unfortunately, his golf game was far from its previous level.  It wasn’t fabulous, it wasn’t even average, it sucked. He finished dead last. But you can bet that he blasted off…

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Stop! Resolutions are not going to get you there.

It’s January 2004 and I’m sitting in my Toronto office at the Rogers Communications Regional Headquarters.  My head is in my hands and I’m staring down at my desk.  My office door is closed.  With a big sigh, I try to move on from the cost-cutting inquisition I’ve just left.  It’s a new year, with…

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Carol Ring Quote: "The Best Gift to Give is the Gift of a Happier Workplace"

7 Gifts to Give to Create a Happier Workplace!

My first newsletter of 2014 was all about Going for Gold.  And now that the year is coming to an end, its time to reflect on your business year and ask yourself: “How did we do?”  Did you bust through your strategic plan and move your business forward exponentially? Or, did you kinda just settle…

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A Key Leadership Lesson from the Elite Team at Hawaii Five-O

Book ‘em Danno! Who can ever forget this iconic line from the famous TV police series Hawaii Five-O?  It’s a popular show at our house. After all, there’s lots of drama and action plus the beautiful Hawaiian landscapes. But almost every time I watch the show I just end up feeling cheated, confused and frustrated….

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