If there’s one thing most managers will agree on, it’s the fact that they are not typically interested in analytics around things that happened in the … Read more
How to help leaders avoid arguments with people who love to argue
In all organizations, there are just some people (and I bet you know a few of them), who love to argue – mostly because they delight in the ensuing chaos. … Read more
The Future of Work According to Adam Grant
On episode 86 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss new Peloton … Read more
Revealed: The Pandemic Shows No Impact on Quality of Meetings
If you’ve ever found yourself mentally disengaged as you strive to simply survive a seemingly interminable string of mind-numbing meetings, … Read more
A Tailored Approach to Fixing Leadership Weaknesses
We all have a particular style of leading. Some leaders push for maximal effort, while others are more concerned with employees’ happiness. Some prioritize … Read more
5 Communication Practices to Boost Teamwork, Productivity, and Morale
When everyone’s responsible, no one’s responsible. Ask your kids why the house has been turned into a disaster while you were away at a conference; they’ll … Read more
Your Leaders Are Spending Their Time in the Wrong Areas
Depending on the study you read, the average leader spends between 20 to 25 hours per week in meetings. And as James Surowiecki, author of The Wisdom Of … Read more
A New World of Work: Fluid, Flowing, and Flexing
The new world of work is here. The pandemic accelerated a plethora of changes that were already in the making long before parts of the world shut down and … Read more
Why Your ‘Back to the Office’ Strategy Could Fail
When executives make sweeping generalizations about whether their employees want to stay working remotely or come back to the office, it’s a good sign that … Read more
Handling Hecklers in the Cheap Seats — Virtual and Otherwise
You have 60 seconds to name all the movies that include a scene like the following: The heroine (or hero) is standing in front of a gathering of … Read more