Our blogs come from a unique view of the talent landscape. While helping leaders of elite firms grow their companies, define and execute their strategies, we gain a perspective worth sharing.
Industry norms are rapidly changing and the old paths to success are challenged by new ways of winning. It is easy for leaders and high performing individuals to lose sight of wider changes to the battlefield while fighting on it. Lyle Alexander Consulting is lucky enough to have a front row seat on staffing, services and consulting as a whole. From this position we form our own thoughts, opinions and insights which are reflected in this blog. We cover market intel, strategy, tactics, mental models and winning edges from the field.
From the golden age of recruitment to today’s digital battlefield, success still comes down to a few timeless traits, listening, attitude, planning, and hard work, with one vital modern addition: attention. This blog explores Tony Byrne’s legendary framework for top billers and how mastering focus in an age of endless distraction separates good recruiters from great ones.
Read MoreIn many ways the working world had stagnated in the decade or so following the 2008 financial crisis. The pandemic woke a lot of people up to what was truly important in life and one of the top answers was a meaningful career. What commentators refer to as The Great Resignation can also be looked upon as a great awakening of the workforce.
Read More"It is what it is" may not sound helpful in a challenging situation but it might just be the attitude we need. Too often we are tempted to wish things were different and that gets in the way.
When we hear someone say "it is what it is", let's take it fully on board, let go of the past and get on with building the future.
Read MoreCould positive psychology be the key to unlock high performance?
We explore the idea that office professionals are decades behind sports professionals in leveraging positive psychology to enhance performance.
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