As human resources professionals have embraced the business partner role and become more involved with helping managers leverage the talents of their … Read more
Will They Contribute to Your Gift?
“No one wanted to contribute to her holiday gift.” The assistant manager told me that during the holidays, it is customary for all employees of her retail … Read more
Purpose, People and Process: The 3 P’s of Effective Performance Management
Editor’s Note: It’s an annual tradition for TLNT to count down the most popular posts of the previous 12 months. We’re reposting each of the top 30 … Read more
The Formula for Effective Leadership Has Only Three Parts
Each month I receive an email with a preview of the latest leadership books. There are always five or six new entrants in this already crowded field. … Read more
More Real Conversations Please; Not Just Business Talk
With apologies to Elvis, we need a little more conversation. Conversing together, sharing with each other, is a hallmark of what it means to be human. And … Read more
Build a ‘Culture of Compassion’ In 2018
If you happen to sit next to Sheldon Yellen on your next flight, chances are he’ll be writing birthday cards. Lots and lots of them. “There is … Read more
$24 Billion Worth of Leadership Training and What Do We Get?
“Because they would do it for me.” This was a quote from Simon Sinek from a TED speech he gave on leadership. I thought of that quote after I had breakfast … Read more
How to Overcome Leadership Blindness: The Challenge of Seeing Differently
The world of business mimics that of entertainment. Both artists and top executives have two lives. The one glamorous of success and perfection; and the … Read more
Stop Talking About Change. Start Talking About Adaptation!
Let’s talk about change for a moment. Think of yourself. Think of any groups or organizations (including family) in which you are involved. Now, imagine I … Read more
6 Steps to Great Talent Reviews
It’s great news that talent reviews have become almost universal in larger organizations, avoiding the fads that have overtaken HR processes like … Read more