Incompetence is contagious within companies — and it spreads like wildfire. Incompetence can originate from anywhere, but mediocre managers are like … Read more
HR Roundtable: How Can We Simplify Human Resources?
When the HR Roundtable in Cincinnati gathered in November, they decided to run contrary to the general feel and direction of the HR profession. We … Read more
HR’s Important Role in Defining Employee Engagement
Recently, there has been a lot of discussion around the topic of workplace engagement. Most notably, an expose of Amazon in The New York Times highlighted … Read more
Here’s What It Means to Be Strategic
I often talk about my leadership workshops as helping leaders think and work more strategically. I was recently talking to a group of middle managers who … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: When Was the Last Time You Dug Into Your Hiring Process?
Have you ever watched Undercover Boss on TV and been as astounded as I about how little the featured executives seem to know about what really goes on in … Read more
When It Comes to Managing, You’re at Your Best When You’re Leading the Orchestra
“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
Salary Histories: It’s an Artificial Barrier That Too Many Companies Put Up
The first words out of most people’s mouths when I call them about a job are usually “what’s it pay?” And, if their first question is about pay, then that … 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
The 3 Things That People Should Always Say When Resigning
Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. I have people ask me to help them write a … 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