Our values are our own. Yet, perspective that results from experiences over time can cause us to question, or even alter our values. Given that we like … Read more
The Bane of Businesses: Fighting Learned Helplessness in Your Workforce
A paralyzing virus is lurking within many organizations, and it is solely responsible for countless failed transformations. It answers to the name “learned … Read more
How to Keep Teamwork From Becoming Group Think – and Make Smart Decisions, Too
“Most of us are going through life without interrogating whether our decision-making processes are fit for purpose. And that’s something we need to … Read more
The Growing Importance of Connecting and Staying Relevant
We only allow Internet access from 12-2 pm! We do not allow our employees to access Facebook! We have everything locked down! These were some of my … Read more
What Makes Leaders Successful? They Keep on Growing and Learning
Successful leaders continue to grow and develop on the job. The willingness and ability to learn throughout one’s career is increasingly important as … Read more
Three Things That Leadership Is NOT
Leadership — or the lack of it — has been the theme of the last decade. From political pundits, to convention keynoters, to sports team coaches, everybody … Read more
Instead of Trying to Motivate Your Employees, Help Them Learn How to Change
“How can I motivate my employees to ________ (work harder, be safer, be healthier, participate, etc.)? is a futile question. Research has shown … Read more
The Differences Between Managers Who Motivate and Those Who Demoralize
I’ve never met a manager who intended to demoralize their staff. Many do, but that’s not their intention. In talking with them or those who report to them, … Read more
Only Time Will Tell If You REALLY Believe That Employees Come First
There are only three agenda items at our executive meetings: People, sales, and profit. In what order I asked? “That is the order,” was the response. … Read more
The Leadership Drought: Why It’s The No. 1 Issue For Organizations Today
Editor’s Note: Sometimes, readers ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. Recently, I discussed one of the trends … Read more