A good number of decisions in business (and life) include choices that beg selecting the least bad option. Do we pull in that big deal with a discount incentive to dress up this quarter’s poor numbers and in the process, create a hole for the next quarter? Do we go public with our findings, or [...]
The notion of work as an addiction and the need for work-life balance may be out of balance for some of us. The issue is work-life fit, and for me (and many I know) our love of our work is who we are. In fact, it's not work.
It is natural at some point in time to wonder whether our best work is behind us. For anyone negotiating with this creeping sense of obsolescence, you face the choice to capitulate or to reinvent. One is much harder, but the end result may well be the pinnacle of your life's work.
To those who served and preserved our freedom, thank you.
Helping a once successful business navigate to new markets is one of the most difficult acts in all of business. The deck is stacked against us in many places, particularly when it comes to the issue of leadership courage.
The biggest barrier to remarkable achievements in our workplaces is not a lack of resources or a shortage of great ideas. Rather, it is a distinct shortage of a very personal attribute: self-confidence. Here are six ideas to help you strengthen your support of these individuals on your team:
Every year, I share my thoughts and encouragement for the latest graduates of our business schools. For this year's graduates, take a little time to reflect on your accomplishment, recharge, and then pursue the challenges of this world with zeal.
A "difficult employee" experience wreaks havoc on team morale and the manager's psyche. For some managers, this experience is so painful, it prompts them to redirect in their careers. For others--survivors, they find different ways to turn the negative experience into improved leadership performance in the future. Here are four approaches of leaders who survived and thrived following a toxic employee situation:
I never imagined taking a sabbatical from my work. It turns out, it was remarkable. Here are some observations and insights from my recent travels in Australia, New Zealand and French Polynesia.
Nothing is as important to your success as a leader as the talent you bring to bear in support of the work of your organization. Here are 8 ideas to stimulate your talent acquisition thinking and promote action:
