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“Bring your whole self to work?” LOL, that’s horrific advice.

“Being authentic” can often (sadly) mean “signing up for the next layoff list.” Continue Reading

Why don’t we discuss “manager engagement” or “manager experience?”

Strategic account managers

Shouldn’t we want those who make the trains run to feel good about their jobs? Continue Reading

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Most valued skill of modern age: Resilience vs. listening to those opposite you

There are other options, but these seem like an important two. Continue Reading

Six things a leader should actually be doing

Leadership Activities

… and what tends to overwhelm a focus on these. Continue Reading

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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

The three styles of management (they’re not all good)

Autocratic isn’t the best thing to be. Continue Reading

The Baby Boomer exodus and its leadership development problem

We need better plans than “Let’s take our MBAs and put them on a fast-track program that teaches them nothing ultimately.” Continue Reading

The average middle manager ain’t pulling his/her weight

Middle manager

What is the ideal job role for a middle manager? What should they legitimately be doing? Continue Reading