Insights

Practical, people-centered ideas on management, engagement, and the people experience.

  • Employee Engagement and “Creating Magic”

    I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, “I’m a HUGE fan of The Walt Disney Company.”  As proof, I visited all 5 resorts and 11 theme parks…within a one year period! (In case you are curious, Walt Disney World (Orlando, FL) is my favorite.) In addition to my Disney experiences, I’m also fascinated…

  • Employee Engagement Intelligence Briefing: 2015.04.20 – 2015.04.24

    I’m Simpson…Gregory F Simpson, Agent In Engagement.  Below is the latest intelligence briefing on employee engagement. Follow @agtinengagement to stay current with the latest intelligence.   “These assets have been declassified and should be distributed to fellow “Agents” for review.”   SPOTLIGHT ARTICLE Website: Gallup Article: Managers Account for 70% of Variance in Employee Engagement Link: http://www.gallup.com/businessjournal/182792/managers-account-variance-employee-engagement.aspx Authors:…

  • Veteran Employee Engagement Operative Insights: 2015.04.13 – 2015.04.17

    I’m Simpson…Gregory F Simpson, Agent In Engagement. Below is a collection of veteran operative insights from the previous week. Follow @agtinengagement to stay current with the latest insights.     “These assets have been declassified and should be distributed to fellow “Agents” for review.”       You don’t build it for yourself. You know what…

  • ‘It’s Our Turn to Lead’: Employee Engagement on Earth Day 2015

    April 22, 2015 marks the 45th Anniversary of Earth Day. “More than 1 billion people in 192 countries will participate in Earth Day activities and events, making it the largest civic observance in the world. This Earth Day, EDN [Earth Day Network] calls upon citizens, educators, corporate leaders, governments and global organizations to take action…

  • Employee Engagement Intelligence Briefing: 2015.04.13 – 2015.04.17

    I’m Simpson…Gregory F Simpson, Agent In Engagement.  Below is the latest intelligence briefing on employee engagement. Follow @agtinengagement to stay current with the latest intelligence.     “These assets have been declassified and should be distributed to fellow “Agents” for review.”     SPOTLIGHT ARTICLE Website: Gallup Article: 40 Organizations Lead the World in Employee Engagement Link: http://www.gallup.com/opinion/gallup/182432/organizations-lead-world-employee-engagement.aspx…

  • Veteran Employee Engagement Operative Insights: 2015.04.06 – 2015.04.10

    I’m Simpson…Gregory F Simpson, Agent In Engagement. Below is a collection of veteran operative insights from the previous week. Follow @agtinengagement to stay current with the latest insights.     “These assets have been declassified and should be distributed to fellow “Agents” for review.”     It’s a mistake not to give people a chance to…