“Good manners will open doors that the best education cannot,” according to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. In a culture where many seemingly have … Read more
How to Measure the Dollar Value of a High-Performing Employee
In professional sports, almost everyone readily agrees that a top-performing athlete is worth their weight in gold. That value is clearly reflected in … Read more
7 Employee Appreciation Resolutions to Consider For 2014
While you’re thinking about your personal resolutions, why not consider how you could transform your company with more appreciative actions in the New … Read more
Giving Up Control: It’s Key to Unleashing Your Workforce’s Power
“And the walls came tumbling down.” Last week I read the article about Zappos doing away with all job titles and replacing them with what is called … Read more
When Rudeness Dominates Your Work Culture, Everyone Pays the Price
Editor’s Note: Sometimes readers ask about past TLNT articles. That’s why we republish a Classic TLNT post every Friday. You’re rude because your boss is … Read more
Yes, Strong Leaders Are Willing to Admit When They’re Wrong
“We had no control over that project in our department.” “Upper management made those decisions.” “Competitors forced us into those arrangements.” “Those … Read more
Why HR Needs to Start Worrying About Retention Again
Yes, 2014 will be the year retention returns to HR. Retention almost died during the Great Recession. For almost 10 years, HR pros were able to roam the … Read more
The 6 Essential Characteristics People Look For in Leaders
More than half of leaders will fail. Some research, like a 2010 study by psychologists Joyce and Robert Hogan and Rob Kaiser, puts the base rate of failed … Read more
Do Bonuses Really Help Engage Employees?
Bonuses come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, flavors, and amounts. Some companies offer regular performance bonuses, including the elusive … Read more
New Year, Same Stuff: 10 Things I Hope Companies Stop Doing in 2014
Yes, it’s 2014, and here is my New Year’s list. A drum roll, please … 1. Begrudging employees for all they “take” As a parent, I’d be … Read more