Anyone who has spent much time here at TLNT probably knows that San Francisco State business professor Dr. John Sullivan has a lot to day about the state … Read more
Real World, Real Life: Why Your Kids Need a Good Work Ethic
Men of a certain age have problems that they’ve never encountered before. Most of us were never even warned. For me it started simply enough: Sports radio … Read more
What We Can Learn From the Annual Best Companies to Work For List
This year’s list of the Best Companies to Work For reads a lot like last year’s. The rankings have changed a bit; SAS, for instance, got unseated for the … Read more
How Do You Hire Better? Maybe You Should Hire More Beautiful People
What do you think of, in regards to smarts, when I say: “Sexy, blond, model type?” What about: “Strong, athletic jock?” Or, what about: “Scrawny, nerdy, … Read more
Keeping a Personal Record: It Can be a Powerful Workplace Game-Changer
People often ask me if they should keep a work journal of some kind. I was encouraged to do this early in my career — I did it for awhile. Was it … Read more
Retaining Employees: Is it About Better Pay or Better Culture?
Have you ever quit a job to take less pay? Some scoff at the idea, but after the years of fear, anxiety and overwork post-recession, a good company culture … Read more
Is Real Work Supposed to be Fun?
I’m a fan of reading leadership blogs and That’s Why They Call it Work recently got my attention. For the record, I really admire this author and her … Read more
4 Good Reasons Why Culture Is More Important Than Strategy
“Strategy will only succeed if it is supported by the appropriate cultural attributes.” Late last year, Booz & Co. released research in Strategy … Read more
Employee Work Ethic: Why Every Manager Should Want a Tim Tebow
I’ll freely admit it; I bleed orange. I’ve loved the Denver Broncos with all my heart since my dad took me to Mile High Stadium when I was only 7 to see … Read more
Is Friggatriskaidekaphobia Affecting Your Workplace Today?
Welcome all you friggatriskaidekaphobians. We feel your pain, even if we don’t share your fear of Friday the 13th. Most of us, of course, note it … Read more