“I was raised to treat the janitor with the same respect as the CEO.” That quote was from Janelle Monae at the recent BET awards ceremony, in which she … Read more
The 9 Ways That Wise Leaders Differ From Smart Managers
Are you decisive, or do you often second-guess yourself and agonize over decisions until opportunities pass? Do colleagues and clients often ask your … Read more
“The Little Things” That the Best Leaders Make Sure They Do
No doubt, leaders spread their message by taking the microphone at a major conference. But just as with games, movies, apps, and ideas, leaders grow in … Read more
4 Ways to Improve Your Employees’ Work in 2016
At the heart of any successful company or business idea is the ability to understand how the world is changing and then capitalize on that change to sell … Read more
The Real Problem With Crappy, Mediocre Managers
Incompetence is contagious within companies — and it spreads like wildfire. Incompetence can originate from anywhere, but mediocre managers are like … Read more
When It Comes to Managing, You’re at Your Best When You’re Leading the Orchestra
“Musicians play their instruments. I play the orchestra.” That statement caused me to stop multi-tasking. As I looked up, I realized it was a … Read more
What Chick-fil-A Teaches Us About the Incredible Power of Company Culture
Very few companies have a stronger culture than Chick-fil-A. That doesn’t happen by accident. The founder of Chick-fil-A was a man named S. Truett Cathy. … Read more
A Few Lessons on Leadership We Can Take From Ronda Rousey’s Surprise Knockout
It was one of those sporting events that seemed to captivate the world. Even people who didn’t have a clue what UFC stands for were watching and weighing … Read more
4 Steps to Successfully Managing Change — and Change Management
“What do you know to be absolutely true in this moment?” Asking this question is pivotal when people are stuck or resistant in their thinking, according to … Read more
Does Performance Matter? Today, It’s More About Image, Politics, and Being a Player
Have you ever wondered why some employees in your organization are recognized and moved upward, while others with more impressive credentials, experience, … Read more