It's Time to Stop Seniority-based Promotions
Organizations that promote based on seniority are doing it wrong. And it's a key reason why these organizations underperform.
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mikekirchner0
- Aug 18, 2022
- 3 min
"Mike, Use Your Network"
My career has taken three completely unexpected turns in the last ten years. And none of these changes would have happened had it not...
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mikekirchner0
- Jul 27, 2022
- 2 min
My Vacation Goals: Tan Plus Ten
I love my job. I have the opportunity to explore topics I’m passionate about; I get to teach entire courses on subjects I talk about on a...
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mikekirchner0
- Jun 2, 2022
- 3 min
When Were You Last Vulnerable?
I met a good friend and kind mentor for coffee several weeks ago, and she made a comment that has stuck with me. One I've thought about...
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mikekirchner0
- May 22, 2022
- 3 min
Facilitating a Meeting? Follow the 10% Rule
How many times have you sat in a meeting and been talked AT the entire time? Have you ever completely zoned out because no one else is...
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mikekirchner0
- Apr 25, 2022
- 2 min
Not Above 'that kind' of Work
A recent post on the Next Door App grabbed my attention. “Hi! I’m 13 years old and am picking up people’s dog poop in the area and...
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mikekirchner0
- Feb 21, 2022
- 4 min
Tom Brady: Attributes of a Winner
We do our best to study the attributes and characteristics that make effective leaders, but sometimes I think we miss the mark....
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mikekirchner0
- Feb 9, 2022
- 2 min
You Can Only Control What You Can Control
This message is for everyone who feels stuck in a dead end job, trapped by a terrible boss, or entrenched in an fulfilling career. I’ve...
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mikekirchner0
- Feb 5, 2022
- 2 min
Improved Retention begins with Building Relationships
Unemployment is historically low, and employers are desperately working to find workers who can meet their needs. We see "now hiring"...
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mikekirchner0
- Jan 13, 2022
- 3 min
Becoming Humble
Did you know being humble is often perceived as a weakness? Perhaps due in part to our individualistic nature or supreme confidence in...
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mikekirchner0
- Dec 24, 2021
- 2 min
Ignored Facts in Difficult Conversations
I've had a hard time understanding some viewpoints of late. I want to understand alternative opinions but often don't feel like we're all...
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mikekirchner0
- Nov 19, 2021
- 3 min
What is "Critical Thinking"?
Have you ever read something online and felt compelled to immediately share it with others only to realize...it...wasn't...entirely...tru...
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mikekirchner0
- Oct 11, 2021
- 2 min
Employee Orientation is NOT Onboarding
Roughly one in four organizations do not utilize any form of employee onboarding and most HR professionals believe their organization...
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mikekirchner0
- Sep 26, 2021
- 1 min
Leadership Memes aren't Developing Leaders
Short leadership declarations are often shared on LinkedIn and receive a high level of engagement. We 'like' and 'celebrate' them, and...
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mikekirchner0
- Sep 26, 2021
- 2 min
Making Time for Development
What brought you to the site is probably what brought me here--an interest in development but very little time. Between the countless...
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