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John Anderson

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Principal, The Glowan Consulting Group

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Former CEO in high technology. Current & past Board of Directors member. Principal in The Glowan Consulting Group specializing in Management Development, Leadership Development and Executive Coaching

May 23, 2012

John Anderson and 3 other people answered this question

What is the greatest challenge to leadership?

I believe Belldon's second greatest challenge is really the first. Choosing the correct "path" is increasingly more complex and difficult. My observation is that there is no "right path" but rather a myriad of choices to be taken.
I believe that leaders at all levels ... more

Human Resources

May 17, 2012

John Anderson and 5 other people answered this question

If I was over payed on my bonus am I required to pay it back?

The answer is absolutely YES. Why would you have to ask the question? If you did not earn all the monies paid, it belongs to your employer. more

Human Resources

May 16, 2012

John Anderson and 2 other people answered this question at this roundtable

Beyond Recruiting: Social Media and Talent Management [5/15 @ 4 pm]

What are the dangers of relying on best practices to guide your business strategy?

Best Practices are based on historical performance and therefore might not apply to many of today's circumstances due to our rapidly changing world.
Rather than relying on "others" to determine Best Practices, businesses should create their own when other's do not fit.
There is always ... more

Human Resources

May 15, 2012

John Anderson and 1 other person answered this question

What are the most common problems with online marketing?

On line marketing is a complex proposition and, in my experience, there are no simple answers to complex issues.
One of the biggest hurdles to get over is overcoming the "noise" in the marketplace. Everyone is using social media, blogging and posting everything from valuable ... more

Online Marketing

May 15, 2012

John Anderson and 2 other people answered this question

Why we are still complaining about "companies" not teams?

I think we need to go farther down in companies for our answers. What I mean by that is that "teams" do not do anything either -- individual employees do.
There is something in human nature that wants to blame others for things that go ... more

Human Resources

May 15, 2012

John Anderson and 5 other people answered this question

What are your thoughts on change management, particularly in a sales organization?

Alex has experienced what many of us have and it can be frustrating for both the client organization and the consultant. We too offered a change process including a 2-day Change Management Workshop but found that while people seemed to embrace the concepts, they often ... more

Human Resources

Change Management

Corporate Culture

April 30, 2012

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How do you on-board virtual employees?

General Management

Human Resources

April 30, 2012

John Anderson and 3 other people answered this question

What type of questions should a founder ask when they are hiring people for their startup?

When building a start-up team, it is essential to build around core values. Team members are going to work very closely together for quite some time and are going to be under a lot of stress. Sharing core values makes decision making a bit easier. ... more

Human Resources

Interview Questions

April 20, 2012

John Anderson and 12 other people answered this question

What are some techniques to manage stress at work?

On of the major causes of stress not only in the workplace but throughout life is taking things personally. Business is not personal, it's just business. Sometimes it feels intensely personal but almost always, that is our interpretation.
Maintaining perspective and objectivity can really help ... more

Human Resources

Employee Health

Stress Management

April 16, 2012

John Anderson and 5 other people answered this question

What does it take to be a leader in the digital era?

Good question Karin -- I'll be very interested in reading other's contributions.
From my perspective, part of leadership in the digital era is being technically competent. One does not need to be an expert but must be conversant in technology and able to use business ... more

General Management

Human Resources

April 16, 2012

John Anderson and 6 other people answered this question at this roundtable

Top Tactics in Technology Marketing [3/8 @ 1 pm]

What is the biggest difference in your marketing approach today compared to five years ago?

Tamara makes a good point. Staying on top of the technology is important as the "shelf life" of what we create is much shorter and new media can be created much faster and cheaper than ever before. Things are moving faster than ever and we ... more

April 16, 2012

John Anderson and 3 other people answered this question at this roundtable

How to Network at Events [4/16 @ 11 am]

What are some of the worst things you've seen people do at networking events?

In many networking situations, people see others who they already know and want to reconnect with them. The person you described obviously has limited social skills and was oblivious to what was happening.
In this case, I would simply say to the person with whom ... more

Information Technology

Lead Generation

April 16, 2012

John Anderson and 12 other people answered this question

On an employee performance review rating scale of 1-5 (1 - poor, 5 - excellent) should the company remove "5" if no one ever receives that rating?

Cale is right on the money. Any numerical rating system does not offer the employee any specific feedback that helps them learn.
All too many managers and executives use rating systems as crutch allowing them to not think deeply about performance appraisals and not deliver ... more

Human Resources

Employee Engagement

Employee Performance

Performance Review

April 16, 2012

John Anderson and 12 other people answered this question

Would you interview employment candidates that have been unemployed for more than six months?

Great comments everyone. I tend to agree with much of what has been said. I do not want any single factor to determine who gets interviewed. My experience has taught me that top talent can be found in many places and someone at the higher ... more

Human Resources

April 16, 2012

John Anderson and 4 other people answered this question at this roundtable

Finding Fit: Candidate Selection, Rejection & Communication [4/10 @ 4 pm]

What impact does communication (or lack thereof) have on candidate experience & the employer brand?

Regular communication during the entire cycle is essential to a candidate experience. Whether one is extended an offer or not, the impression they are left with determines their opinion of the company and what they will tell others.
All too many organizations do not have ... more

Human Resources

March 26, 2012

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What is your most successful strategy to avoid getting stressed when tensions rise?

Human Resources

Stress Management

Work Life Balance

March 18, 2012

John Anderson and 9 other people answered this question at this roundtable

Inside Look at Workforce Mobility [3/13 @ 4 pm]

Why do many companies spend so much more on external recruiting fees than on internal hiring & a focus on retention?

Good discussion. One component I see frequently is that many companies do not "plan" their human capital needs in any strategic way. Most budget for head count but do not have a real Talent Management process. Also, most organizations do not begin the recruiting process ... more

Human Resources

March 9, 2012

John Anderson and 4 other people answered this question at this roundtable

How Not to Coach Your Salespeople [2/16 @ 1 pm]

What are the differences in coaching and training, management, and performance evaluations?

Bill's post is right on the money. Mostly, training doesn't work and we even say that on our website.
Training, as currently practiced in most organizations, is the delivery of content. Whether it be technical, managerial or behavioral, it is giving people information about something. ... more

Performance Evaluation

March 7, 2012

John Anderson asked a question at this roundtable

Demystifying Neuromarketing [3/7 @ 1 pm]

How is neuromarketing different from neuro linguistic programming (NLP)?

March 6, 2012

John Anderson and 3 other people answered this question

What is the best way to help elevate the fear of positive business change in an organization?

I highly recommend Price Pritchett's great booklets on change.
I would start with "The Employee Handbook For Organizational Change"
You can order them by calling 800/992-5922. more

Human Resources

Company Culture

March 6, 2012

John Anderson answered this question at this roundtable

#TalentNet Austin Lead-Up Show & Leading Change [3/6 @ 4 pm]

What are some of the biggest potential landmines to avoid when implementing a change management initiative?

Catherine -- Great question. I would offer that "Change Management Initiatives" may well be doomed form the start. Many people are so tired of "Corporate Initiatives" that their eyes glaze over at the simple mention of one. Their internal voices say "Oh no, not another ... more

Human Resources

March 6, 2012

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What will corporate leadership be like in the future?

Human Resources

Feb. 28, 2012

John Anderson and 2 other people answered this question

What does 'Authenticity' in the workplace mean to you?

Charlie -- To me authenticity means showing up every day as the same person ---- the person you really are. In our Leadership Development practice, we tell our clients when asking the question "What kind of leader should I be?", we answer, "The one you ... more

Human Resources

Employee Engagement

Feb. 15, 2012

John Anderson and 3 other people answered this question at this roundtable

How Not to Coach Your Salespeople [2/16 @ 1 pm]

What are the necessary outcomes of coaching and how do you ensure you achieve those outcomes?

Generally I find that the "outcomes" are defined by the person being coached and their immediate manager. Every coaching engagement is different and while we follow an established process, the content varies.
Outcomes tend to be behaviorally based and results oriented. The client wants to ... more

Performance Evaluation

Feb. 10, 2012

John Anderson and 5 other people answered this question at this roundtable

How Not to Coach Your Salespeople [2/16 @ 1 pm]

What are the common mistakes coaching managers make and how can you avoid those mistakes?

I agree with Michael's input and would add another common mistake made by coaching managers is to not fully understand the issue before offering the coaching advice.
It is essential to invest the time to listen to the coachee, ask some penetrating questions and then ... more

Performance Evaluation

Feb. 6, 2012

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How do you develop a talent pool when local resources are exhausted, relocation exceeds budget and newly trained talent lacks experience?

The best way I can think of is to develop a "virtual work" strategy. Depending on the positions and the content of the work, in many cases, you don't have to be there to be there. Technology has afforded us the opportunity to work in ... more

Human Resources

Feb. 6, 2012

John Anderson and 9 other people answered this question

Beyond the resume: What qualities (flexibility/accountability) are essential when hiring a new employee?

When considering hiring someone I look for attitude and aptitude. If a candidate has a positive attitude about learning and change and the aptitude to do those things, they will be considered.
Other than the requisite skill set for the position, I really don't concern ... more

Human Resources

Feb. 6, 2012

John Anderson and 3 other people answered this question at this roundtable

The First 90 Days: Making A New Job Work [1/31 @ 4 pm]

What are the biggest mistakes to avoid in the first 90 days?

Andria is right on the money. Listen far more than you talk and don't assume that you know what's going on. Ask open ended questions and learn all that you can about how things work in your new situation. more

Company Culture

Feb. 6, 2012

John Anderson and 12 other people answered this question

How do you groom young employees to take up highly responsible leadership roles, especially when they have limited experience?

Some of the most effective ways I have used is to do active career pathing with employees. Show a genuine interest in their development and partner with them to skill build and grow. You will do some things while they must do others.
Look for ... more

Human Resources

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