by Kate Dixon | Jan 26, 2022 | Compensation, Leadership, Performance & Productivity
I used to love the concept of “pay for performance.” It seemed so concrete! So ideally suited to getting great results! So objective! Guess what? It’s not. There are several reasons rewarding individuals through pay for performance isn’t the wonderful and unbiased...
by Kate Dixon | Nov 3, 2020 | Performance & Productivity, Personal Development
I’m taking a big step with my business this year: I’m applying for BCorp certification! If you’re not familiar with the concept, here’s what B Lab, the certifying body, says about Certified B Corporations (the “B” stands for “Benefit”): Certified B Corporations are a...
by Kate Dixon | Oct 19, 2020 | Performance & Productivity, Personal Development
Just like a physical space, your mind can become cluttered with things that don’t serve you. What’s taking up space in your brain that could be put to better use? Fears Our fears can take up a lot of brain processing space. Whether you’re scared of an actual thing...
by Kate Dixon | Apr 23, 2020 | Leadership, Performance & Productivity
When you start a new job, there’s a ton to think about. What needs to get done? Who’s your boss (and how do they think? Where’s the restroom? When you want to hit the ground running in your new management role, it’s tempting to focus on the immediate. But if you want...
by Kate Dixon | Apr 16, 2020 | Book Club, Performance & Productivity
Whether you’ve just been promoted or have recently been hired into a new role, getting started on the right foot can make a huge difference in your long-term success. Michael Watkins’ must-read book on onboarding, “The First 90 Days,” outlines every aspect of...
by Kate Dixon | Mar 18, 2020 | Leadership, Performance & Productivity
In my work with the compensation committees of boards of directors, as both an internal compensation expert as well as an external consultant, I’ve found that the most effective committees have certain qualities and behaviors in common. If you want to maximize...
