Abel Consulting Blog

Yes, I said $2.2 Trillion! This is how much our stress costs our economy. At least according to Rob Cooke, a relationship manager for high-net-worth individuals. It impacts our wellness, our engagement at work, and our productivity. In a TED Talk I just watched, Cooke...

Patty McCord, former chief talent officer at Netflix, has some great insight about how to build companies people enjoy working for. One of my favorite pieces of advice she gives: People really want to do work that’s meaningful, and once they’ve accomplished that, they...

Patty McCord, former chief talent officer at Netflix, has some great insight about how to build companies people enjoy working for. One of my favorite pieces of advice she gives: People really want to do work that’s meaningful, and once they’ve accomplished that, they...

I know we’re all excited to get back to normal. But I have to say it: this is not going to be a normal year. Not in terms of hiring, anyway. Historically, hiring sees a surge at the beginning of the new year and again in the fall. The holidays and summer seasons tend...

Not everyone thrives on Zoom calls, or in meetings in general, for that matter. It’s pretty common that the most outspoken, higher-powered, extroverted folks tend to dominate in meetings. Which can leave some people with really great ideas and suggestions pretty mute....

“Howard, we need to hire a leader with all the usual excellent qualities.” If I were to hear this in 2021, I’d be confused.  The truth is top leadership qualities have shifted in the last year.  No longer is it enough to search for brand visionaries and expert...