January and February mark the “Awards Season” for the entertainment industry, and we are close to wrapping it up with the 88th Annual Academy Awards in … Read more
Praise? It’s An Essential (and Critical) Skill For All New Managers
There is no shortage of skills that new managers need to develop as they transition from individual contributors to leading people for the first time. One … Read more
The Dirty Little Secret Of Performance Improvement Plans
Editor’s Note: As I wind down my stint as Editor of TLNT — yes, I’m leaving next month— I wanted to share some of my favorite posts. Here’s one from June … Read more
The Critical Importance of Stamping Out Harassment in the Workplace
Harassment is a form of discrimination based on a protected class that is prohibited by law. Harassment in the workplace has seen a renewed focus because … Read more
The Big Thing I’ve Learned About Managing: Treat Everyone Like a Real Person
I’m not a textbook-trained manager. I’m organized, sure, but I can still lose my keys with the best of ‘em. I work hard, but I still know how to take, and … Read more
Want a Culture Like Netflix? You Need to Link Values and Recognition
Imagine for a moment that your own company’s culture is run like a professional sports team. Performers are highly rewarded for their contributions. … Read more
Five More Tips For Brand New Managers
Second of two parts If you’ve been promoted to a manager position, you now have people reporting directly to you. And, you’ll find that managing … Read more
How a Cleaning Lady Taught Me a Management Lesson I Never Forgot
Do you know Dottie? I had spent many hours studying and memorizing formulas to do calculations for the case studies,” he recalls. “The teacher … Read more
Expectations and Accountability: The Critical Challenges For Remote Workers
As a manager, engaging employees on the job is a constant search for balance. You want to praise their hard work and effort, but not make them feel too … Read more
The Trick to Becoming a Great HR Pro
From my mailbag: Tim, I’m a recent HR graduate and I want to be great in HR. How do I become a great HR pro like you? Is there certain things I can do, … Read more