“Once a year, engineers at Facebook are encouraged — but not required — to ditch their jobs and try something else out within the company for 30 … Read more
What We Can Learn About Workplace Leadership From the Tour de France
I admit that I am a fair weather (OK, indoor) cyclist. Isn’t exercising in air conditioning always better than Texas weather? As a twice-a-week spin class … Read more
Communication Cures for Managers Who Avoid Conflict at All Costs
“Are you OK with this?” “Anybody have a problem with that?” “Somebody has probably already said this, but …” “Somebody tell me if I’m off-base here, but …” … Read more
Management 101: What To Do When You’re In Over Your Head?
Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. I was recently telling a story about a … Read more
4 Things to Know About Employee Happiness (and Why It’s Important)
It’s only natural to believe that employee happiness is contingent on success, but this belief is actually backwards. It’s not that success makes employees … Read more
Want High Performance? Make Sure You Treat Your Employees Like Adults
You would never frisk family members for silverware after Thanksgiving dinner, but this is essentially how many employers treat their employees. Bag … Read more
Workplace Energy: How to Find More When the Job Is Wearing You Down
As I was writing this post, I recalled when a former boss told me, “What I need most from you is to cope. I need you to be willing to come back every day.” … Read more
Hey HR Pro: No One Will Remember How Much of the Budget You Saved
When I first started my career in HR on the corporate side of the fence, I was always very concerned about my budget. I spent a long time making sure I … Read more
Creative Leaders Create a Culture Where All Ideas Are Encouraged and Valued
“The role of a creative leader is not to have all the ideas; it’s to create a culture where everyone can have ideas and feel that they’re … Read more
The Six Measures of a Great Leader
The business world is changing at a blistering pace. In years past, a leader’s success was measured purely by the size of their organization’s balance … Read more