When I hear the word family, beyond the mental images of my own, I can’t help but think of the Cleavers, the Bradys, the Cunninghams, and the Huxtables. … Read more

Eric Chester is a leading voice in the global dialogue on employee engagement, and building a world-class workplace culture. He's an in-the-trenches researcher on the topic of the millennial mindset, and the dynamics of attracting, managing, motivating and retaining top talent. Chester is a Hall-of-Fame keynote speaker and the author of 4 leadership books including his newly released Amazon #1 Bestseller On Fire at Work: How Great Companies Ignite Passion in their People without Burning Them Out. Learn more at EricChester.com and follow him at @eric_chester
When I hear the word family, beyond the mental images of my own, I can’t help but think of the Cleavers, the Bradys, the Cunninghams, and the Huxtables. … Read more
Not long ago I worked with a mid-sized manufacturing plant in St. Louis that had a remarkable record of attracting and keeping in-demand workers. Although … Read more
When dealing with employees who are relatively new to work – from their first part-time job to their first full-time opportunity, it’s vitally important to … Read more
My new high-end coffee brewer drives me absolutely insane. It brews the absolute perfect cup of java – hot nectar of the gods – about every third day. The … Read more
In this new economy, time is the commodity that is the most prized. Seldom do you run into a colleague or associate who is looking for a way to fill some … Read more
Editor’s Note: The holiday season is here, and TLNT is getting into the spirit with some classic holiday posts. Look for them through Christmas Eve. For … Read more
Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. If you are a person who enjoys peace and … Read more
Just about every company in existence was started by someone (or several people) who saw an opportunity to make money in the marketplace. Ain’t nothin’ … Read more
It was midnight at the Omni Hotel on Amelia Island about 45 minutes from Jacksonville, Florida. I had just been dropped off by an Uber driver after a … Read more
Carson, the son of a friend of mine, is an MBA whose passion centers on business mergers and acquisitions. Two years ago, Carson accepted a position with … Read more
A great workplace culture does more than merely share timely and relevant information with its employee — it goes to great lengths to listen to them … Read more
In Western cultures, the transition from school-to-work-to-career generally happens between the ages of 16-to-24. This is a period of explosive personal … Read more
Regardless how they obtain the skills they need for the job, employees worth their paycheck have the desire to get better at what they do. They want to … Read more
It’s astounding how often it happens. You’re in a conversation with a sales person, service representative, or an associate of an organization and you ask … Read more
Standing 726 feet high, and weighing more than 18 Empire State buildings combined, the Hoover Dam is a jaw-dropping wonder of the industrial world. It was … Read more
Roy and Beth have been dating for a year. One night after a romantic dinner in a posh restaurant, Roy pretends to drop a napkin on the floor. While … Read more
On-fire employees — the kind you’re perpetually attempting to hire, develop, and retain — need some latitude to make decisions in the workplace. The … Read more
“We’re adding a little something to this month’s sales contest. As you all know, first prize is a Cadillac El Dorado. Anybody wanna see second prize? … Read more
To get back to Kansas, Dorothy never had to jump through all the death-defying hoops the Wizard put her through. She had everything she needed (ruby … Read more
Every manager has been told that it’s important to acknowledge, recognize, and reward their top performing employees. Unfortunately, most haven’t been … Read more