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
When Will Employees REALLY Become Your “Most Important Asset?”
“How much does it cost?” This is a question that I am hit with as I intro my presentation. It literally takes my breath away. My response is we can discuss … Read more
A Good Rule to Remember: Bad Workplace Emails Never, Ever Go Away
By Eric B. Meyer Not a day goes by — or, so it seems — that an employee isn’t making headlines for some social media stupidity that results in losing a … Read more
Appreciation: It’s a Critical Skill that Every Manager Needs to Learn
I’ve many sources for inspiration for this blog, but one that has rapidly become a favorite is LinkedIn. LinkedIn has become a powerful resource for far … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: In Our Expert-Driven World, You Need to Beware Bad Advice
There is no shortage of advice in our lives; it runs rampant. It comes to us via every form of media and is packaged by countless experts, pundits, and … Read more