Ripped from the pages of Inc. magazine’s recent article, 7 Habits of Remarkably Likeable Bosses, I give you … something slightly different: The 7 Habits … Read more
Leadership For the Future? It Means Boldly Tackling Challenges Today
“It is not in the stars to hold our destiny, but in ourselves.” — William Shakespeare, British playwright and poet Let’s face it: business life won’t … Read more
If You Want Empathy, Talk to Your Dog, Not Your Manager
Empathy is not a skill recruiters and hiring managers include on job descriptions, which explains why it’s in short supply among American managers. … Read more
Over the Line: Why Pressuring Employees to Donate Is a Bad Idea
I used to work for a woman named Linda, who reported to a woman named Lisa. I didn’t care for Linda too much, and I cared even less for Lisa. I thought … Read more
Your Employees Need to Know You Really Can Handle the Truth
Do you remember that classic Jack Nicholson scene in A Few Good Men when he bellows at Tom Cruise’s character, “You can’t handle the truth!” Your new hires … Read more
How Leaders Can Just Say No to Their Inner Control Freak
Having a forceful personality provides certain advantages in a competitive workplace. It can help you work your way up the ladder more quickly than you … Read more
Creating a Successful Work Culture For ALL Generations
During his many years of working with groups around the world, Stephen R. Covey (best-selling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People) had the … Read more
Pigeon Wi-Fi, Emojified Email, Speedier Typing: April Fool’s From the Big Brands
Already tired of the same old April Fool’s gags that get pulled in the office every year? Then get inspired by the pranking from some of the … Read more
The Manager Training Gap: Why Aren’t They Getting Help They Need?
The American Society for Training & Development recently found that 26 percent of new managers felt unprepared to transition to a leadership role, with … Read more
3 Things That Will Help You Become an Exceptional Manager
In my most recent post on Compensation Café, I referenced a quote from Don Knauss, CEO of Clorox, about the “head” part of leadership. In Don’s terms, the … Read more