“Musicians play their instruments. I play the orchestra.” That statement caused me to stop multi-tasking. As I looked up, I realized it was a … Read more
Workplace Race Issues Can Be Solved IF We Address Them Openly and Honestly
After the recent protests in Baltimore and Ferguson, St. Louis Regional Chamber CEO Joe Reagan spoke out about how racial issues are routinely ignored in … Read more
What Chick-fil-A Teaches Us About the Incredible Power of Company Culture
Very few companies have a stronger culture than Chick-fil-A. That doesn’t happen by accident. The founder of Chick-fil-A was a man named S. Truett Cathy. … Read more
Want to Create a Culture of Simplicity? It’s Not All That Simple
Complexity in the world is hitting us at a rapid pace, whether in our personal lives or the dynamic workplace. A quote traced back to President Woodrow … Read more
Does Performance Matter? Today, It’s More About Image, Politics, and Being a Player
Have you ever wondered why some employees in your organization are recognized and moved upward, while others with more impressive credentials, experience, … Read more
Employee Entitlement: It’s More Than Just a Generational Issue
Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. If you are a person who enjoys peace and … Read more
Best of HR Roundtable: What Makes Workplaces Great?
Editor’s Note: TLNT has been publishing Steve Browne’s recaps of the HR Roundtable in Cincinnati for more than five years. For two weeks, … Read more
New Survey Raises Key Question: Should You Care About Employee Happiness?
Universum has just published another fascinating survey analysis that should be required reading for any leader wondering about the engagement of their … Read more
Gullible Millennials Will Trust Whatever You Tell Them About Your Organization
I’m a huge fan of Malcolm Gladwell, and he recently said some things to say at a data analytics conference in Seattle. Gladwell had a number of points, but … Read more
What Do You Do If You Don’t Get Along With Your Boss?
Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. So what if your boss is the person you … Read more