In Anna Karenina, Russian author Leo Tolstoy famously wrote “All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” The same could … Read more
Waiting Tables, and Other Smart Things That Wise Leaders Do
When the hedge fund Starboard Value took over the board of Darden Restaurants, the parent company of Olive Garden, Starboard’s CEO and Chairman Jeff Smith … Read more
The Transparency Advantage: Informed Employees are Engaged Employees
It’s astounding how often it happens. You’re in a conversation with a sales person, service representative, or an associate of an organization and you ask … Read more
Want to Achieve Your Goals? Start By Wiping the Slate Clean
At one time or another, most of us have struggled to complete a task we know we should. We often fall short of our goals, not because they’re unattainable, … Read more
Maybe Amazon’s New World of Work Isn’t Right For Someone Like Me
“Nearly every person I worked with, I saw cry at their desk,” said former Amazon employee Bo Olson, who worked in book marketing. Or, they very wisely … Read more
The 8 Ways That Great Leaders Keep Great People
Whether your dream team is fully in place or still a work in progress, it’s important to remember that retaining great staffers is at least as important as … Read more
What Donald Trump Can (and Shouldn’t) Teach Us About Leadership
Full disclosure: There is absolutely no political agenda here. This is not about the right vs the left or which candidate is best; it’s about leadership. … Read more
The Importance of Connecting Culture to What Drives Business Success
Culture is not about being cool or even being a “best place to work.” It’s about being more successful. Period. So while a lot of organizations may spend … Read more
How Smart Leaders Can Arrive at Really Dumb Decisions
Ever find yourself in an organization or on a team that’s struggling because of a leader’s poor decision? You sit back and reflect on the leader personally … Read more
Employee Happiness Is Good, But It Doesn’t Ensure Employee Satisfaction
Company culture is like parenting. Parents want their kids to be happy. But if that fleeting happiness is the only goal, more important things are … Read more