Leaders are increasingly engaging in fierce competition over their companies’ very identities. At risk is their ability to successfully manage their … Read more
The 5 Things That Employees Hate to Hear From New Managers
Leaders want to make their mark on operations, stamp their philosophical footprint on minds, leave their legacy on hearts and in hallways. They hope their … Read more
Where Cultural Change in an Organization Really Comes From
For many of us in business, company culture is both an essential and elusive element of a productive workforce. Culture influences everything: how an … Read more
What Does Real, Genuine Leadership Look Like?
“This may sound crazy, but it’s hard for us when someone turns down a raise,” That was a recent comment from the Board President at the … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: A Little Recognition Goes a Long Way
At one of my presentations a while back, the president of a trucking firm shared this great story that illustrates my point about employee recognition. It … Read more
You Don’t Need to Be Capt. Obvious to Know Good Bosses Talk with People
Confession time: I like commercials. Well, I like good, engaging, funny or emotional commercials. I cry every time I see that Folgers commercial with the … Read more
Three Traits That Make Top Leaders Great
Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. What makes the top leaders stand out is … Read more
The Lessons of Custer: Five Things to Consider on “Bad Management Day”
Once upon a time, I made the case we should celebrate June 25 as “Bad Management Day,” a day when we reflect on all the terrible management decisions made … Read more
In Today’s Job Market, Companies Need to Sell Themselves to Candidates
The employment market has seen a dramatic shift, and now more than any time since the recession, companies need to sell themselves to job candidates. The … Read more
People Aren’t Afraid of Change – It’s About the Challenge of Navigating It
I’m at a conference and the morning keynote just stood up in front of the entire room and pronounced that change is hard because people are afraid of … Read more