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For more than 25 years, Roberta Matuson, president of Human Resource Solutions, has helped leaders in Fortune 500 companies and small to medium-size businesses create exceptional workplaces leading to extraordinary results. As a seasoned consultant, Roberta is considered a leading authority on leadership and the skills and strategies required to earn employee commitment and client loyalty.She is the author of the highly acclaimed book, Suddenly in Charge: Managing Up, Managing Down, Succeeding All Around and is a highly sought after speaker, consultant and executive coach.
Category Archives: Thought Leadership
Hitting it Out of the Park
Lucky me! I was taken to a Red Sox game for Mother’s Day where I watched the Sox hit the ball out of the park. I got to watch first hand as player after player hit the ball (yes, we are talking about the 2012 Red Sox team). Their hitting looked effortless. But here’s what [...]
This is How You Brew Passion
This past weekend my husband and I attended the American Craft Brewers Conference in sunny San Diego. I was honored to be selected as a speaker for this amazing event. And I do mean amazing. Over the past six months I interacted with a number of people at the Brewers Association and every person I [...]
Also posted in Creating Exceptional Work Places, Hiring and Recruitment, Retention, Workplace
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Management Starts in the Middle. Not at the Top.
If you believe leadership starts at the top and flows downward through the veins of the organization, then your organization is a heart attack waiting to happen. Television series like Mad Men showcase a time when leadership started at the top. The guy in the corner office with a cigar in his mouth gave the [...]
Is Your Company Heading for a Natural Disaster?
It’s been quite a week here in New England. I experienced my first earthquake, followed by the threat of the storm of the century. I’m glad to report that I’m still standing, as are all the trees on our property. This time we were ready, at least for the hurricane, as there were reports that [...]
The Quest for Immediate Results
I started a new weight loss program today and after I finished my first shake, I e-mailed my colleague and asked him if I looked 10 pounds thinner yet. He dared not to answer. What’s with us Americans and our need for immediate results? I see the same thing with American businesses. Companies say they [...]
Also posted in General Observations, Leadership, Learning and Development, Management, Musings
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Can You Help People Who Don’t Want to Be Helped?
As an executive coach, I’m often called upon to help people improve their performance. Before accepting an assignment, I insist on speaking with the person I will be coaching. Why? Because I do not believe you can help people who don’t want to be helped. If you believe differently, then by all means, add a [...]
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