“How can I motivate my employees to ________ (work harder, be safer, be healthier, participate, etc.)? is a futile question. Research has shown … Read more
The Differences Between Managers Who Motivate and Those Who Demoralize
I’ve never met a manager who intended to demoralize their staff. Many do, but that’s not their intention. In talking with them or those who report to them, … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Are You Teaching Them How to Get a Better Job?
In today’s world, most of us will lose a great employee from time-to-time, so it’s best if we learn to live with that. Fact is, if your employees aren’t … Read more
Only Time Will Tell If You REALLY Believe That Employees Come First
There are only three agenda items at our executive meetings: People, sales, and profit. In what order I asked? “That is the order,” was the response. … Read more
6 Tips For Managers Trying to Overcome Performance Appraisal Anxiety
Negotiations, confrontation and potentially unwarranted employee pride — this is perhaps some of the most anxiety-ridden aspects of performance … Read more
Five Really Good Reasons to Give HR a Little Love
Poor HR gets so much hate. Sadly, some of it is justified, but there’s also a lot to appreciate about HR. For example: 1. We know more than you think I’m … Read more
The Leadership Drought: Why It’s The No. 1 Issue For Organizations Today
Editor’s Note: Sometimes, readers ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. Recently, I discussed one of the trends … Read more
The Best Thing You Can Ask Employees to Keep Them Engaged
A great workplace culture does more than merely share timely and relevant information with its employee — it goes to great lengths to listen to them … Read more
Using Storytelling to Challenge at Work Without Being Confrontational
Have you noticed how people often don’t respond positively to your well-meaning advice and professional opinion? What about when you challenge their … Read more
Six Ways to Train Your Team to Make Smart Decisions Fast
Senior leaders can’t be everywhere all the time, and when their direct reports can’t make a decision without asking them first, they risk losing the client … Read more