David Lee

David Lee is the founder and principal of HumanNature@work and the creator of Stories That Change. He's an internationally recognized authority on organizational and managerial practices that optimize employee performance, morale, and engagement. He is also the author of "Managing Employee Stress and Safety," as well over 60 articles and book chapters. You can download more of his articles at HumanNature@work, contact him at david@humannatureatwork.com, or follow him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/humannaturework.

Best of TLNT 2017: Your Millennials Are Your Canaries

David LeeMarch 16, 2017

Editor’s Note: It’s an annual tradition for TLNT to count down the most popular posts of the previous 12 months. We’re reposting each of the top 30 … Read more

When Your Employees Want You to Really “See” Them

David LeeMarch 10, 2017

“How do we boost employee engagement?” That’s the simple version. Then there’s the longer version: “We have an employee engagement committee, a fun … Read more

How Managers Can ‘Clear the Air’ Effectively

David LeeMarch 2, 2017

Over lunch years ago, Stephen (not his real name), a senior executive at an insurance company, told me about a conversation he just had that perplexed and … Read more

Here’s a Way for Difficult Conversations to Be Less Difficult

David LeeFebruary 22, 2017

If you’re like most people, you find yourself avoiding difficult conversations because you fear triggering a negative response and making the situation … Read more

What We Can Learn About Branding From a Super Bowl Commercial

David LeeFebruary 7, 2017

I could not click to exit the You Tube ad to get to the music video. I was spellbound. “Man…I want to see this movie,” I thought, and looked forward to … Read more

Managing Up: How to Bring Up a Difficult Issue With Your Boss

David LeeJanuary 27, 2017

Note: This is a classic TLNT post on bringing up a touchy subject with your boss. During a coaching session, Whitney, a mid-level manager, told me that she … Read more

How Managers Can Set Up Employees For Victory

David LeeJanuary 12, 2017

Do your managers set up your employees for the “Thrill of Victory” or the “Agony of Defeat?” If you don’t remember the commercial … Read more

4 Steps HR Can Take to Improve Employee Feedback

David LeeNovember 29, 2016

Employees are hungry for clear feedback and they’re not getting it. This was one of the major findings from a study conducted by the authors of The 2020 … Read more

How to Drive Your A-List Talent Out the Door

David LeeOctober 19, 2016

Jennifer is A-list talent. She has a rare combination of high powered analytical skills and high emotional intelligence, which makes her outstanding at her … Read more

How to Get Honest Feedback When You’re the Boss

David LeeOctober 12, 2016

Recently a manager, who I will call Robert, expressed his desire to know if he could do more to let the people in his department know how deeply he … Read more