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
What Do You Do If You Don’t Get Along With Your Boss?
Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. So what if your boss is the person you … Read more
8 Ways to Tell If Your Executive Communications Are Executive Enough
Are you coming across at the right level? Becoming proficient at executive communications is critical for every mid-level manager. Many leaders are very … Read more
Is Your Workforce Flexible and Resilient Enough to Survive a Merger?
Is your workforce resilient enough to survive a merger? For company founders and executive teams, mergers and acquisitions are often exciting – a … Read more