The Shift to the “Purposeful Adult” Workplace The landscape of employee retention in 2026 has undergone a fundamental transformation. The era of “passive retention,” relying on competitive salaries and standard benefits to keep seats filled, has ended. In its place, a more rigorous, high-accountability model has emerged. Modern retention is no longer an HR initiative; it is an operational discipline… Read more →
With as much chaos, angst, misinformation and confusion swirling around the world, this is a good time to focus on self-care. Slow down.Detox from the news.Detox from the digital world.Focus on proper nutrition.Focus on getting enough sleep.Have a beer or a glass of wine … but avoid 10 beers or 16 glasses of wine.Have calm conversations with your family and… Read more →
As one might expect I continue to crisscross the United States conducting leadership academies and consulting services. After more than thirty years of such travel, I find few surprises. Airports are airports. Aircraft are aircraft. Rental cars are rental cars. Motels are motels. Restaurants are restaurants. There is little, if anything, about the mechanics of travel that I find exciting,… Read more →
