For the past two weeks, we have been talking about bonus and incentive systems, how they work, how they don’t work, issues of accountability. I have had more questions, emails and posted comments than any other time since we started this blog.

But we’re done. Change the subject. Because all these histrionics about bonus and incentive systems all scream at the following question. When all is said and all is done,

How do we bring out the best in people?

Next week, we will re-focus the discussion on that central question. Meanwhile, how do you bring out the best in your people? -TF

We still have three seats left in our Leadership program that begins next Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale. If you are thinking about putting someone into that program, please reply to this email or visit www.workingleadership.com. -TF