North Americans tend to be a results-oriented bunch. We applaud an endeavor’s result, but are sometimes myopic about how that result was achieved. The same … Read more
How to Follow-Up Without Being a Pain-in-the-Rear Micromanager
“Management is about arranging and telling. Leadership is about nurturing and enhancing.” – best-selling author Tom Peters If you’ve attained a management … Read more
Hiding in Plain Sight: Why It’s So Hard to Find Great Managers
Great managers can help companies achieve around 150 percent higher earnings per share than their competition, and double the employee engagement levels. … Read more
New Data Tells Some Surprising Truths about Millennials
Most employers say that competing for talent is one of their greatest challenges. Employers that want to remain competitive will need to meet the … Read more
Dear Employer: Here’s Why My Disengagement Is About You, Not Me!
Your employees are happy, right? They couldn’t possibly be looking for a new job. Think again. According to Gallup, 70 percent of workers in the U.S. are … Read more
The One, Single Trait That Separates Great Hires
For 20 years, I’ve been hiring and firing people. I’ve been lucky enough to have some great performers, a bunch of good performers, and an also a few … Read more
If You Can’t Be Sincere, You Shouldn’t Recognize Someone at All
When we consult on social recognition, a common (and important) question is, “Yes, I understand and agree with the value and importance of recognition, … Read more
What Leaders Should Really Say Every Single Day
Change your words and change your world. Your words can be your greatest gifts or your most destructive weapons. As a leader, your words and tone provide a … Read more
The 10 Biggest Killers of Employee Motivation
Editor’s Note: It’s a TLNT holiday tradition to count down the most popular posts of the year. This is No. 1 — our most well-read post of 2014. Our … Read more
Hiring Skilled Employees? Maybe You Need the Tour of Duty Approach
Editor’s Note: It’s a TLNT holiday tradition to count down the most popular posts of the year. This is No. 2. Our regular content will return on Monday. … Read more