“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
Managerial Skills
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
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
… and what tends to overwhelm a focus on these. 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
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
What is the ideal job role for a middle manager? What should they legitimately be doing? Continue Reading