Retaining employees

Uncertainty Has Internal Sources Too

Posted on July 9, 2020July 12, 2020 by Dr William Thomas

When we think about working in a VUCA world, we often focus on changes outside the organization. What we do on the inside,…

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Working in a VUCA World

Posted on July 6, 2020July 12, 2020 by Dr William Thomas

If you have attended a leadership workshop in the last few years, you have probably heard of the “VUCA” concept. You hear it…

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Ups and Downs

Posted on July 29, 2019August 8, 2019 by Dr William Thomas

Getting to your destination rarely happens in a straight line. In addition to curves and detours along the way, you’re likely to have…

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Pay Attention When Opportunities Knock

Posted on February 21, 2019February 22, 2019 by Dr William Thomas

You have to pay attention when opportunities knock on your door, and if you don’t, you may not have a door much longer.…

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Make the Grass Here Look Greener

Posted on February 18, 2019February 22, 2019 by Dr William Thomas

I was getting a haircut this weekend, and about 5 minutes into it my guy says, “I’m not sure I want to cut…

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