The Fierce Blog
Speak the Truth Even if Your Voice Shakes
I know I may be slow coming to the party, but I saw this picture for the first time the other day and it moved me. I can feel the lump in my...
Susan Scott Contributes to the Conversation at TEDxOverlake
If you’re not familiar with TED or TEDx talks, dive in. A non-profit organization “devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading”, brings together thought...
4 Steps to Developing an Effective Organization
We are just two weeks out from the American Society of Training and Development (ASTD) International Conference and Expo. Fierce is very excited...
Digging Deep at ASTD with our Coaching Model
As mentioned in a previous blog, for the next 5 weeks leading up to the American Society of Training and Development (ASTD) International Conference...
3 Ideas for Leaders When Creating Incentives
As a leader, how much do you use incentive as a motivational tool? When I was in high school and college, I worked several minimum wage sales jobs....
3 Steps For Getting a Conversation Back on Track
The word “conversation” comes from the Latin root conversari, which means “to associate with”. The prefix con meaning “together” or “with”. It’s an...
I Am Done Talking
I am done talking. No really…I can’t do it anymore. Funny position to take, given what I do for a living. But, I am done. I started a conversation...
Extreme Beach Ball
The other day, I happened to catch an episode of Oprah where she was previewing a new CBS show called "Undercover Boss" (premiering February 7th)....
What Is The Cost Of Misunderstanding?
It depends on what you do for a living or the importance of the relationship. We won’t talk about professions where lives are at stake. But what...