One thing I love about the work I do is that it gives me contact with a wide range of leaders. I especially enjoy the opportunity to learn from those whose … Read more
A Valentine’s Day Reminder: Most Normal People Don’t Love Their Work
Do you love your work? In some circles, this is the expectation — that you should love your work and if you don’t, there is something wrong (with you or … Read more
Is There A Good Way To Fire Someone? No, But Don’t Ever Do It By Phone
Editor’s Note: As I wind down my stint as Editor of TLNT — yes, I’m going to be leaving next month— I wanted to share some of my favorite posts. Here’s one … Read more
Want to Really Say Thanks? Make Sure Everyone Truly Gets Recognized
I came across a recent New York Times Corner Office column with Walt Bettinger. He is the CEO of the Charles Schwab Corporation, and shared a powerful … Read more
How Do HR’s Challenges and the Organization’s People Priorities Stack Up?
I love great graphics. Great graphics can really make a point. They can help people digest complex data points and make sense out of the numbers. Quantum … Read more
Traits That CEOs and Executives Look for When They Hire
You may or may not be in the market for a new job. Yet, what executives look for when they staff their organizations suggests as much about the priorities … Read more
Worth Remembering: You Never Stop Learning To Be A Better Manager
Editor’s Note: As I wind down my stint as Editor of TLNT — yes, I’m leaving next month — I wanted to share some of my favorite posts over the years. Here’s … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Why Do You Tolerate Mediocre, Underperforming Employees?
Have you ever noticed how we humans tolerate all kinds of things on a daily basis? Commute traffic, nosey neighbors, and crying babies on planes are just a … Read more
Leadership Today — It Takes an Entirely New and Flexible Mindset
“Ray, you deserve a “D‑” for your performance today. You rambled for 50 minutes. It was obvious to all of us that you did not prepare at all … Read more
You Can’t Keep Faking It! 3 Ways to Fully Commit to Making Successful Change
Stop faking change! Stop paying it lip service and not taking supporting actions. Commit to change or don’t even bother. Change is hard. It’s why I blog a … Read more