The problem with your decision makers
Many are just digital paper-pushers. And here’s why. Continue Reading
Future of Work
We’ve been working the same way for a long time. Can/will it ever change? And what will that look like?
Effective feedback: Avoid ‘The Shit Wave’
“Why wasn’t this done exactly to my specs? Gahhhhhh!” (pause) “Well, even though you’re my manager, I haven’t spoken to you in six weeks.” Continue Reading
Great place to work myth: Compensation
There are hundreds of studies about what makes a great place to work, yes? And most bear out this idea that compensation is NOT paramount in that equation — although executives are often confused by this. Continue Reading
The Era of Professional Boundaries
… but unfortunately, it’s often designed to protect those already with power and influence. Continue Reading
The problem with collaboration tools
You really think it’s gonna cut down on your email? Ideally it would, but you don’t know Samantha from Accounting and her reluctance to change, now do you…? Continue Reading
Time management skills: The check-in
Time management skills are fairly rare in most workplaces and teams. But what if we taught managers to change one little bitty thing? Continue Reading
Why your decision-making process is skewed
Most companies (and individual senior leaders) have terrible decision-making processes in place. They often focus short-term, chase shiny pennies, and a host of other things. Why is this? How can it get better? Continue Reading
The ‘We’re so understaffed’ myth
Your company’s probably NOT actually understaffed. You probably are just using the people you do have incorrectly, or letting them skate on true responsibilities. Continue Reading