A billion dollar family business has been rocked by the voting out of the “enemy” relative who all employees love. That’s the story of Market … Read more
A Good Reminder of Why You Always Need to Have a Backup Plan
“It seems to me that everything that happens to us is a disconcerting mix of choice and contingency.” — Dame Penelope Lively, British author. On the … Read more
Yes, Dad’s DO Have It a Lot Easier in the Workforce
Max Shireson, the CEO of mongoDB, turned in his resignation this past week. That announcement in itself isn’t really that big of a deal, CEOs turn in … Read more
Improving Engagement: It’s About Pumping Up Your Culture Muscle
Leaders often struggle with managing approaches to improve engagement and ownership as part of a process that directly impacts results. Company meetings, … Read more
Is the Classic Job Description an Endangered Species?
Several leading business journals recently have declared the job itself, as a vehicle for packaging work, to be on the endangered species list . Commenting … Read more
Hiring For Core Values Is a Good Start, But There’s More to It Than That
This won’t be surprising to regular readers of this blog, but I am a firm believer in the importance of hiring people who personally reflect your … Read more
A Message From the Mountaintop on the Value of Work-Life Balance
“Work efficiently during office hours and leave on time. Give the required time to your family, friends, and get proper rest. Value has a value only if … Read more
Remembering the People You Meet on the Road to the Hall of Fame
The NFL’s annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place last weekend, and seven players were given a bronze bust and the coveted golden jacket during … Read more
How I Went to Buy a Car and Got a Lesson in Great Leadership Instead
When I walked into the MINI dealer to buy a new car, the last thing I expected to find was a great example of leadership, but that is exactly what I found. … Read more
The 8 Things That Make Talent Leaders Successful
Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles. That’s why we republish a Classic TLNT post every Friday. What makes a person an outstanding … Read more