What really motivates your team? Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory offers a timeless framework to help leaders understand the difference between what satisfies employees—and what simply keeps them from quitting. In our latest blog, we explore how supervisors can move beyond managing hygiene factors (like pay and working conditions) to actively fostering motivators like recognition, growth, and meaningful work. Plus, we share practical tools you can use in one-on-ones to build engagement and boost satisfaction.
This week, we’re launching a continued education course for K-12 educators focused on supporting career development at every grade level. As we guide students in exploring their futures, we’re also thinking about what career development looks like in the workplace. How can employers create an environment where employees thrive and grow over time? In this blog, we explore the link between student learning and workforce development—and share ideas for fostering growth, motivation, and retention at work.
We’re bringing back one of our favorite posts on its 10th anniversary—a timeless reminder that leadership often looks like hard work no one else understands. Inspired by a man chopping firewood in the Alabama heat, this story challenges us to embrace “fanatic discipline”—a principle from Great by Choice by Jim Collins. If you’re striving to lead with intention, even when results feel far off, this one’s for you. Read on for four practical ways to build consistency, focus on effort, and set yourself up for long-term success.
This year at Horizon Point, we’re all about nourishment—and that includes feeding bold ideas and brave new beginnings. Meet Katie Caldwell and Susan Norgren, the powerhouse duo behind Fearless & Forty, a podcast born from real talk, full plates, and a dream they refused to let go. In this week’s blog, they share what it means to nourish the female entrepreneur, redefine success in your 40s, and launch something meaningful—on your terms. Whether you’re building a business or rediscovering your spark, this story will leave you inspired.
What would you do if your boss asked you to break the law? Years ago, I faced that very dilemma—and lost my job for doing the right thing. At this week’s Alabama SHRM Conference, I’m leading a session on Ethics in HR—not the checkbox kind, but the real-world, gray-area stuff we all encounter. We’ll explore practical frameworks, cultural pressures, and how to lead with integrity when the stakes are high. Join the conversation and walk away better equipped to lead with courage and clarity.