By Jennifer B. Sandberg Domestic violence is wrong. So are many other actions such as driving while intoxicated, check fraud, soliciting for sex, speeding, … Read more
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Office
“Right now, this is a job. If I advance any higher, this would be my career. And if this were my career, I’d have to throw myself in front of a … Read more
What Do You Do When Everyone Thinks They Are Exceptional?
Editor’s Note: Readers frequently ask about past TLNT articles. That’s why we republish a Classic TLNT post every Friday. Question: “How do you deal with … Read more
How to Unleash the Awesome, “Can Do” Spirit In Your Employees
I loved the video below (People Are Awesome 2013) so much, I used it in two recent presentations on how to cultivate a resilient workforce. Now, I didn’t … Read more
What’s Next in Leadership? ‘Enriching” Employees to Unleash Their Potential
There’s no way around it – being a leader is tough. It’s hard and it’s getting harder. The complexity and pace of business today makes it virtually … Read more
Diversity at Work: It’s About Helping Employees Uncover Their Individuality
As the authors of the Harvard Business Review article, Fear of Being Different Stifles Talent, point out, diversity is an almost universal value in … Read more
How Do You Handle a New Hire Who Wants an iPhone 6 Type Job Upgrade?
I think there is an epidemic in our society, and I’m going to blame Apple. Sure other cell phone companies do the same thing, but Apple was the one who … Read more
It’s Leadership’s Corporate Responsibility to Listen to Employees
In 1986, Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds after launch because of a failed O Ring that employees of NASA had earlier highlighted as a risk. … Read more
Some Sobering Reasons Why We Need to Train Our Leaders, Too
Leaders play an essential role in meeting business goals and profitability targets, as well as delivering service and retaining talent. However, according … Read more
Don’t Let an Earthquake Get in the Way of Recognizing Employees
I live about two hours from California’s Napa Valley. When people hear that they tell me they’re jealous and ask how often I go wine tasting. Umm … … Read more