Flexible work schedules are so logical as a concept. But — most organizations totally whiff on how to do this properly. Why? And how could it get better? Let’s talk about this openly. Continue Reading
We’ve all had the micro-manager boss. But where does he/she come from, and how can he/she be prevented? Continue Reading
If people are truly job-hopping more than ever, then onboarding is tremendously important. But most companies still do it horribly. What if we shifted the focus ever so slightly, though? Continue Reading
Most executives are quick to dismiss things like “transparency” and “communication” as soft or fluffy skills not relevant to revenue growth. But, ahem… they are, and majorly so. Continue Reading
It’s usually a way for managers to essentially play Hot Potato with projects that scare them or they have no time for. Continue Reading
The sheer fact of the matter is … most managers are uncomfortable talking to their employees. It’s been proven time and time again in research. As a result, difficult conversations are going to happen. How do you manage them? Continue Reading
I’ve written before about the general power of storytelling — to leadership efforts, for example, or to marketing — but now let’s discuss it in the context of business storytelling. Here’s a Wharton interview with Carmine Gallo, author of a… Continue Reading
I’ve got a lot of experience with bad bosses (definitely more with that type than with good bosses, unfortunately); I’ve got so much experience with bad bosses, honestly, that I once wrote a post explicitly detailing the 12 worst types… Continue Reading