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Altyn is the model PhD and possibility thinker. Humble, exceptionally thoughtful, and formidably intelligent, Altyn is a great foil for testing ideas. As the Chief Solutions Officer at TSI, accountable for how our strategists are solving clients’ problems, Altyn offers some insights about strategic planning.   Altyn considers it a high honor to be working […]

Dr. Sharon Flinder is one of TSI’s organizational psychologists. We’ve been friends and colleagues since 1990, and her work in advising TSI’s clients is focused on leadership and organizational effectiveness through personnel retention, job satisfaction, performance measures, and strong communication. The wealth of wisdom Sharon has to offer also draws on her own determination to […]

Something we can count on when we’re part of a transformation is that we will feel fear. Fear is a natural response to letting go of familiar things and trying new ones. The best change is the kind that surprises us with its extent and leads us to unimagined achievements. Leadership requires us to embrace […]

In one study that used information from the Corporate Leadership Council, engagement was defined as “the extent to which employees commit to something or someone in their organization, how hard they work, and how long they stay as a result of that commitment.” Nancy R. Lockwood, the author of the study, asserted “not only does […]

Effective leaders must know how to exercise fairness and justice by taking actions to create perceptions of fairness and justice throughout the workplace. With this knowledge, leaders can manage procedures not only so they are fair, but also so that people see the outcomes of those procedures (such as promotions, bonuses, or awards) as fair. […]

Leadership is about the choice to be authentic. Popping a pill to temporarily relieve a symptom is easier than working to create holistic health. It’s the same with leadership: Unless we do the work, we can only hope to project an image; we can’t actually lead. And without our full commitment to lead, some portion […]

When Neil Armstrong’s foot dropped off the last step of the lunar module and onto the surface of the moon, he coined the famous phrase that his one small step was a giant leap for mankind. A single footstep had advanced human achievement. In the same way, any one person involved in your entire enterprise can […]

With the 2016 Summer Olympics in full swing, we’re all watching in awe at the power and skill of the Olympic athletes as they compete on the world stage. The physical talent is obvious as these athletes break world records, but what impresses me the most is the focus, mental stamina, and commitment displayed. Behind […]

Productivity is a compelling issue for many of us. Organizational assessments look for it. Strategic planning targets it. An array of methods and tools improve and measure it. Talent and performance sustain it. When all is said and done, leaders seek to optimize productivity even when aiming to balance it with other factors such as […]

In last week’s blog post, I mentioned Gallup’s latest report, How Millennials Want to Work and Live, which states that millennials struggle to find good jobs that engage them. Only 29% of employed millennials reported they were engaged at work.  As outlined in my previous post, employee engagement starts at the beginning with recruiting and […]