Google is known for studying, measuring, and systematizing just about every facet of leadership--what makes the best leaders, the best teams, and even the best email … [Read more...]
Workers Are Retaliating Against Peers Coming to Work Sick By (Deservedly) ‘Sick Shaming’ Them
What's more expensive than employee absenteeism? Employee presenteeism
I have a confession to make. We're in a time where tolerance and empathy are more needed than ever. I try to role model open-mindedness and inclusion for my daughter. I have little … [Read more...]
New Research Reveals 6 Ways Leaders May Be Out of Touch With Their Employees
These cringeworthy numbers can't be ignored by leaders who want the best for and from their organization
I've been in leadership positions long enough to know no one hands you a leadership manual (unless you're in the Army). Common blind spots can derail a leader's … [Read more...]
Just In Case You Think a Habit of B.S.’ing at Work Is OK, This Blistering Warren Buffett Quote Highlights the Problem
B.S. in the workplace isn't as harmless as you think
Warren Buffet is known for his wise words, his prowess on strategy, and his powerful lessons in leadership. He's also known for his candor, as when he warned investors … [Read more...]
New Study Shows Airplanes Are Just as Germ-Ridden as You Thought (and These Are the 5 Filthiest Spots)
These study results won't make flying any more pleasant for you. But you can do something about it.
All entrepreneurs/business travelers know airlines are far from perfect and that they have certainly gotten themselves into their fair share of hot water recently. Troubling … [Read more...]
A Famous Chef Asked for Michelin Guide to Exclude Him. Here’s What It Teaches Us About Rating Employees
A stand-out chef stood up and said "Enough!" to the industry standard numerical performance measurement system. Here's why you should be wary of the same.
In the culinary world, getting a three-star Michelin rating is the equivalent of winning a gold medal in the Olympics (or getting all four chairs to turn around in The Voice I … [Read more...]
5 Reasons 2018 Must Be the Year You Leave Fear Behind
Fear affects us in more ways then you realize. Learn from science why living a fearless life is a formula for a better 2018.
You know the drill. It's time to take inventory on the year and consider changes, drop old habits or pick up new ones, maybe shed a few pounds. So how about you shed fear in … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Fill Your New Year With Personal Growth and Advancement Opportunities
A new year brings new possibilities. But don't leave it to chance--attract opportunities to grow and advance your career with these prompts.
Growth and advancement opportunities happen for people in the right place, right time. Right? Wrong. Actually, good fortune comes to those who are fortunately good enough … [Read more...]
Want to Keep Your Best Millennials? Drop This Misconception (And Pick Up This Approach Instead)
Stop trying to figure out how to retain Millennials. Make huge progress simply by dropping this big misconception and replacing it with three behaviors.
Who doesn't want to keep their best young talent? (other than *insert your favorite sports team here* who just traded away youth for a chance to "Win Now!") Finding talent in the … [Read more...]
The Hot Accessory for Executives Isn’t a Mercedes-It’s a Millennial. 11 Reasons They’re Great Mentors
Those born from 1982 onward are hot commodities for executives born much, much earlier. Here's why reverse mentoring is hot.
The world of mentorship poses many questions. Like how do you find the right mentor? Or how can you be an outstanding mentor? Or even how can you be the kind of mentee that … [Read more...]
