by Jason Lauritsen | May 22, 2012 | Uncategorized
I need a favor–two favors actually. I am leading a research project to investigate employee and manager feelings about the effectiveness of employee surveys, specifically employee engagement surveys. And, I know that if you’ve ever been a part of one of...
by Jason Lauritsen | May 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
Over the weekend, I caught a little bit of a piece on one of the morning news shows about whether or not it’s a good idea to be friends with your boss. This is one of those conversations that has been going on as long as there have been bosses and it appears...
by Jason Lauritsen | May 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
I love change. Okay, maybe not all change, but I do love to initiate change. Change represents a new opportunity, a new start.On Monday of next week, when you visit my blog, you will find a new site design. I decided early this year that it was time...
by Jason Lauritsen | May 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
Perhaps the most powerful four words in leadership are “I believe in you.” As I reflect on my journey in life, the people who stand out in my mind as those who transformed me weren’t necessarily the best teachers or communicators. Some of them...
by Jason Lauritsen | May 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
Last fall, a small group of people who care mightily about human beings and their experiences with work, came together in a cabin in the middle of everywhere to dream, imagine and rethink work. I write about and think about work most of the time, it’s my...
by Jason Lauritsen | May 11, 2012 | Uncategorized
Starting when he was 6 years old, I coached my son’s basketball team for the next 5 years until he was old enough to find coaches that really knew what they were doing. During that time when our relationship extended to coach-player, I didn’t treat...
