Close the door and sit down. Did your heart just drop? Are you sweating? Is your eye twitching? Performance reviews can be full of anxiety, uncertainty, … Read more
Nobody Is Indispensable, Or Why You Really Need Succession Planning
Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. “The graveyards are full of indispensable … Read more
The 15 Characteristics of a Highly Productive Team
“Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort.” – Paul J. Meyer, … Read more
The Magnificent Seven: Interview Questions to Help Hire the Right Candidate
A job interview is a lot like speed dating. In just a short hour or two, you’re expected to get to know a person and see if they’re a good fit for your … Read more
Just What Really Is “Top Talent,” Anyway?
Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. The business community (and that … Read more
Would You Drop to the Floor If Shooting Broke Out In Your Workplace?
By Howard Mavity With depressing regularity, we receive calls asking for guidance in evaluating and responding to potential workplace violence threats. The … Read more
The Amazon Debate: Maybe the Real Problem Is You, Not Them
So, the media/opinion machine news cycle has just about run its course on Amazon. The initial story from The New York Times pretty much said that Amazon … Read more
5 Ways You Can Help to Keep Your Employees Engaged and Growing
Regardless how they obtain the skills they need for the job, employees worth their paycheck have the desire to get better at what they do. They want to … Read more
The Tide is Turning – the Old Ways of Managing a Workforce Are Evolving
These were recent headlines that came across my news feed: Would You Give Staff a Three-Day Weekend? Global Retailer Uniqlo is Giving it a Go Facebook … Read more
The 5 Critical Things That A Good Manager Never, Ever Delegates
Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. “Surround yourself with the best people … Read more