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Symptom of a sick message strategy: Weak Call to Action
Ending a presentation with "Do you have any questions?" is a symptom of sick message strategy. Why this is a problem, confirmation
Kevin Paylow
Feb 14, 20192 min read
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To get our teams to use their new skills, we need to support learners AFTER training
There are several critical factors in employees using new skills. Manager support is a big one. Here are ways you can support your team afte
Kevin Paylow
Sep 27, 20181 min read
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20 Years! How did THAT happen?
This weekend marks my 20th anniversary of leaving the Army. The nine years I spent in uniform still deeply impact my beliefs and how I manag
Kevin Paylow
Aug 24, 20181 min read
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Small Talk
It really helps to come prepared. Have a list of great questions you can ask nearly anyone. What kind of questions? Ones that...
Kevin Paylow
Jun 5, 20181 min read
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What will you do different this year?
We don't improve until we do something different. What will you do different in 2018?
Kevin Paylow
Jan 1, 20181 min read
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Are you really good at something? Are you sharing it with anyone?
Are you really, really good at something? Do you have something you can share that would help others? Become the mentor or coach that someon
Kevin Paylow
Dec 20, 20171 min read
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Do you really need more ideas?
The lack of (good) ideas usually is NOT the problem. If you don't have the culture, leadership, and structure in place, it's difficu
Kevin Paylow
Nov 28, 20171 min read
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Does it make sense to hire a consultant?
So what’s the right approach – organic or consultant? It really depends on honestly answering a few key questions.
Kevin Paylow
Oct 2, 20173 min read
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