Wrapping up his first year as CEO, Eric feels that he’s just beginning to get his feet wet. He expected surprises and for the most part was prepared for them. In general he is pleased with the company results although there’s always room for improvement. His board has been cooperative and he has managed to […]
Hodge Golson; Active Leadership; CEOAlthough there are potential risks in the use of pre-employment tests, they continue to be one of the most popular and effective tools to help managers make good hiring decisions. If you currently use them, or are considering doing so, here are three things you really need to know to help you avoid legal trouble […]
Michele Mobley; Hodge Golson; Employment tests; mistakes in testing; legality of testingDeborah has transformed one of the worst performing plants in the company to one of the stars. She appreciated the formal recognition as general manager of the year, but what she enjoys most is knowing she has made a real difference in the organization and in people’s lives. Although there was plenty of complexity and […]
Hodge Golson; Active Leadership; Corporate CultureOn her way to a promising job interview, Maria can’t help feeling a sense of loss and disappointment when she thinks about some of the reasons she is seeking a change. When she joined her current organization, a nonprofit dedicated to improving local communities, she was enthusiastic and convinced that she could make a real […]
golson, leadership, machiavellianism, narcissism, psychopathyBob had a successful early career in large account sales, and is now in his second role as leader of a national accounts group. His team sells complex systems integration services to the company’s largest customers. Many of his people have technical and engineering degrees. They are usually quite clever in helping their clients solve […]
getting the right people, golson, leadershipMany readers of MPG articles and newsletters are also users of the eTest online testing platform*. As such, they are familiar with the basic report, The Hiring Manager’s Confidential Interview Guide (described below). However, they may not be aware that there are three other types of reports, available from the initial eTest assessment data that […]
etest, etest.net, online assessmentCatherine has been fiercely competitive and quite successful in everything she has ever tried to do. She was awarded academic and athletic scholarships, and graduated cum laude with a degree in electrical engineering from a major university. People have always assumed she was destined for greatness. The confidence that came from her many successes reinforced […]
golson, leadership, transitionsAmber’s job interview went quite well. She received a very attractive offer, which she gladly accepted. Her new position offers greater responsibility, more money, and a much more professional and supportive work environment. The interview process was impressive. It was a full day of panel and one-on-one sessions with people who were obviously trying to […]
coaching; golson; leadershipAuthor’s Note — this is the third installment in a serialization of Active Leadership: A Blueprint for Succeeding and Making a Difference. Michael is considered smart and visionary. He can see a variety of attractive futures clearly, and usually selects a good path towards their achievement. He enjoys many ideas and explores them in depth. […]
active leadership, hodge golson, management 101, management development, task and people skills“I hear and I forget; I see and I remember; I do and I understand.” – Confucius What if there were a way to fully engage your best people to solve crucial problems quickly and creatively without the usual conflict, ambiguity and inefficiency of typical group interactions? And what if, while engaged in this […]
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