Just a reminder that management does matter, even though managers often forget that
Who runs the world? Institutional investors. Who inspires the rank-and-file? Managers. Continue Reading
Management Development
The Blunder Years, Episode 45: “Did God fill out that form for you?”
How much of our success is it OK to attribute to some higher power? Plus: conspiracy theories, drinking, and relationships. Continue Reading
The Blunder Years, Episode 34: Japan vs. USA, gender equality, karate, motherhood, and cuddles
A conversation about Japan, the USA, garbage, karate, motherhood, gender equality, relationships, and much more. Continue Reading
Boy, the leadership development market seems like a giant turd right now
We spend billions per year on the “leadership industry.” But uh, ahem, er … what exactly are we getting out of it? Continue Reading
The ecosystem of mistakes being made at work
Like many things at work, this is about how good at their job your manager is. Continue Reading
Why don’t we discuss “manager engagement” or “manager experience?”
Shouldn’t we want those who make the trains run to feel good about their jobs? Continue Reading
Stop promoting project managers to lead people
Just because you manage tasks and timelines well doesn’t mean you’re going to manage people well. Continue Reading
Motive determines performance (managers need to “get” this)
An almost-stunning 95% of managers don’t even understand how to motivate their people. Continue Reading