Chris Brennan

Performance Consultant | Los Angeles, California

Chris Brennan has been with Insperity for over eight years and a human resources practitioner for over 15 years. Chris holds certifications from the Association of Training and Development, Extended DISC, Franklin Covey, Six Boxes Performance Thinking, Omega Performance and Development Dimensions International. Chris creates, designs and facilitates workshops and coaching on the topics of strategic leadership, culture alignment, strengths-based performance, talent development and leadership communication. In addition, Chris is a frequent contributor to the Insperity blog, and has been a frequent panel member at regional and national training conferences on the topics of employee engagement as well as learning and development.

Difficult conversations with employees: 10 rules to remember

Employee situations won't resolve on their own. Having difficult conversations is vital for effective leadership and an important part of a manager's role.

Leadership and management

loud-quitting

Beyond the noise: How loud quitting impacts employer brand

The phenomenon of loud quitting is exactly that – loud. But how does it impact employers? Find out how to mitigate its effects.

Leadership and management

Why being a best place to work is good for business

Creating a best place to work takes time, commitment and investment. But the effort can improve your bottom and boost retention. Here’s how.

Leadership and management

9 leadership strategies to help employees reach their goals

Setting goals for your business is essential. But what about your employees? Use these leadership strategies to help employees reach their goals.

Training and performance

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8 office etiquette expectations that are now history

Many companies returning on-site have found that employees’ expectations for office etiquette have changed. Find out what you should stop doing now.

Policies and procedures

The do’s and don’ts of workplace gift giving

Workplace gift giving can be tricky, but good etiquette and a company gift policy make the holiday season easier to navigate. Learn more about the do's and don'ts.

Policies and procedures

8 must-have leadership traits for current and future leaders

Some leadership traits will always be important. But in today's workplace environment, these eight traits have shot to the top of the list. How well do your leaders embody them? And, how well are you preparing future leaders to succeed?

Leadership and management

How to improve servant leadership with shared decision-making

Shared decision-making can lead to better business decisions, more employee engagement and improved change management. Here’s how to get started.

Leadership and management

5 tips for handling different work styles among employees

Employees all work differently, especially in a hybrid landscape. Here are five tips to successfully lead a team with unique work styles.

Leadership and management

Why self-assessment is a critical exercise for business leaders

Performance reviews are a given – but leaders occupy a unique position that can impede regular feedback. Learn how to conduct leadership self-assessments.

Leadership and management

How to avoid groupthink – tips and tricks

With our innate desire to avoid conflict and conform with others, groupthink can be a problem in the workplace. Find out how to recognize it and extract it.

Training and performance

6 tips for employers in an employee’s market

For many employers, balancing recruiting and retention with core responsibilities is a major challenge. Learn how to be an employer in an employee’s market.

Leadership and management

Common family-owned business problems

Many family businesses don't survive into the next generation. Learn how to recognize family-owned business problems and issues, and how to prevent them.

Strategy and planning

How to develop your public leadership brand (and why it matters)

Don’t miss the benefits of intentionally developing your public leadership brand. Here’s how and why to promote yourself as the face of a company.

Leadership and management

How to handle unused vacation days amid COVID-19

A surplus of unused vacation days can impact your employees and your business. Here are some basic strategies to address the issue.

Leadership and management

Dear leaders, make commitments – not promises

In tough times, leaders will sometimes say anything to rekindle optimism. Instead of promises, make leadership commitments. Here's why.

Leadership and management

The ethics of workplace gift giving

Workplace gift giving can be tricky, but good etiquette and a company gift policy make it easier to navigate. Learn more about the do's and don'ts.

Policies and procedures

Temper your temper to be a better leader

Unleashing your anger at work can incur considerable costs. Learn how to go from leader with a temper to inspirational boss.

Leadership and management

College internship programs: 6 benefits for your business

Creating a dynamic internship program that benefits your business takes planning. Here are six ways your business can benefit from an internship program.

Strategy and planning

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Pawternity leave: pros, cons and 5 questions to ask

Considering adding pawternity leave to your employee benefits? Use these pros and cons, plus five must-ask questions, to help you make the right choice.

Benefits and compensation

Can ergonomics in the workplace boost employee retention?

Ergonomics in the workplace can be beneficial for employee performance and overall wellness. Learn how it can help with employee retention and satisfaction.

Strategy and planning

9 unusual incentives that will lift employee morale

Is your company suffering from low employee morale? Don’t despair – these nine unusual and inexpensive incentive ideas can help turn things around.

Leadership and management

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Is your workplace design killing your recruitment and retention efforts?

Getting and keeping top talent can be tough for businesses. Is workplace design the answer? Here’s how to make your environment appealing and stimulating.

Strategy and planning

5 savvy steps to recover from a bad hiring decision

Admitting you’ve made a bad hire is painful. Not doing something about it could be even more painful down the road. Fix your mistake using these 5 steps.

How to improve company culture by looking at workplace myths

There’s a lot of hearsay out there about company culture. How do you really improve it? First, you need to dismiss common myths in the workplace.

Leadership and management

Ways to promote a positive workplace culture at your company

Wondering how to create a positive work culture? Here are six proven steps you can take toward creating a thriving, positive workplace.

Leadership and management

Traits your future leaders must have

Picking future company leadership is more complicated than a search for the best performer. Certain personality traits may indicate essential leadership skills in the making. Learn which ones to look out for and how they evolve with the right experience and mentorship.

Leadership and management