I’ve been thinking a lot about great employers lately, probably because I attended the Great Place to Work annual conference in New Orleans last … Read more
Hong Kong: Workplace Policies That Embrace the Best of East AND West
By Alice Wang Hong Kong is not just a pivotal financial center of Greater Asia with soaring towers and enigmatic business opportunities; it also embraces … Read more
March Madness Might Be Over, But Workplace Competition Is Not
The annual NCAA basketball tournament that just ended this week is an exciting time for sports enthusiasts, and March Madness pools have become an integral … Read more
There’s Something About Harry: Portrait of a Great Leader & Manager
When you’re in a position of power — whether a manager or a parent — you say things and do things that have a huge impact on those with less power. You can … Read more
The Steve Jobs Effect: Do “Jerk” Bosses Always Rise to the Top?
Editor’s Note: Sometimes readers ask about past TLNT articles. That’s why we republish a Classic TLNT post every Friday. A disturbing news trend I’ve been … Read more
Employee Engagement: Managing in the Big Leagues
In a sure sign that Spring is finally here, another season of Major League Baseball is in full swing. For everyone officially back to work — players, … Read more
Building The Big T — Why It’s Critical That You Can Trust Your Team
How do you develop the level of trust in your employees that’s required to inspire productivity and empowerment? I believe it starts with self-awareness. … Read more
When Saving Face Leads to Poor Decisions and Bad Leadership
The importance of saving face in Asian cultures has been well documented, and Americans planning to work in Asia are often advised to get familiar with the … Read more
Want a Competitive Advantage? Get Your Team to Make Faster Decisions
Can your team make a decision? I was recently thinking about a moment in my career that taught me several things about team decision making. It was many … Read more
Pixar and the Secrets of Managing Creative People
If you don’t find Ed Catmull’s Creativity Inc. difficult, you are not reading it right. The book is an engaging and easy to read story; however its best … Read more