When I was growing up and learning new things, I was always told “practice makes perfect.” As I struggled with everything from tying my shoes … Read more
When It Comes to Executives, What Do You Do When the Problem is You?
Using weasel words to deflect blame is a pretty common tactic and it is something that executives with their tail on the line have learned the fine art of … Read more
Maxims of Management: Laws and Rules, From A to Z
By Henry Mintzberg, Bruce Ahlstrand and Joseph Lampel Acheson’s Rule of the Bureaucracy: A memorandum is written not to inform the reader but to protect … Read more
3 Traits That Make Top Leaders Great
What makes the top leaders stand out it is not their skills, or experience. Once you get to compete for the top jobs, everyone has impressive skills and … Read more
Work-Life Balance Debate: The Stress of Not Having it All
Welcome to my confessional: I’m feeling the stress of not having it all. What should be amusing about this is that I don’t even believe in the notion of … Read more
Want to be a Better Leader? Schedule Some Time For Yourself to Think
If I could offer one idea that will have a huge impact on your success and your satisfaction with work, it would be that you give yourself time to … Read more
If You Really Want it to Work, Stop Calling it a Wellness Program
When I was on HR Happy Hour recently talking about workplace wellness, the first point I wanted to make was that we need to stop calling efforts to improve … Read more
Do You Know How to Talk to Senior Execs About Health Care Reform?
You’re on the third floor waiting for the elevator, on the way down to grab your morning cup of coffee. The elevator doors open and standing there is the … Read more
A Thanksgiving Thought: Listen to Your Employees, They Have Answers
Like a lot of you, Thanksgiving is a time for both thanks and family. My family runs the gamut from senior citizens to Boomers, Gen X and Gen Y. My wife … Read more
Some Holiday Week Wisdom: How to Have More Energy, Less Stress
No one cares how hard you work. Your company can absorb an unlimited amount of work from you, and they won’t appreciate it. It’s up to you to change … Read more