“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.”—Zig Ziglar, American motivational … Read more
The One Thing Every Great Leader Cares About Most
Today I was reminded in a potent and somewhat painful way that leaders have a truly awesome responsibility. When leaders speak, others are obligated to … Read more
Leaders Can Influence, But Every Employee Owns Their Own Engagement
I’ve been asked a couple of times recently, “Do you think ‘employee engagement’ has become just another business buzzword?” It’s a valid question and one … Read more
Are You Creating an Organization Where Anything Is Possible?
“Once a year, engineers at Facebook are encouraged — but not required — to ditch their jobs and try something else out within the company for 30 … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Is Loyalty Now Just a Thing of the Past?
Much ado has been made about the erosion of employee loyalty, but which came first, the chicken or the egg? Because of things like mergers, downsizing, … Read more
What We Can Learn About Workplace Leadership From the Tour de France
I admit that I am a fair weather (OK, indoor) cyclist. Isn’t exercising in air conditioning always better than Texas weather? As a twice-a-week spin class … Read more
Communication Cures for Managers Who Avoid Conflict at All Costs
“Are you OK with this?” “Anybody have a problem with that?” “Somebody has probably already said this, but …” “Somebody tell me if I’m off-base here, but …” … Read more
Management 101: What To Do When You’re In Over Your Head?
Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. I was recently telling a story about a … Read more
Want High Performance? Make Sure You Treat Your Employees Like Adults
You would never frisk family members for silverware after Thanksgiving dinner, but this is essentially how many employers treat their employees. Bag … Read more
Workplace Energy: How to Find More When the Job Is Wearing You Down
As I was writing this post, I recalled when a former boss told me, “What I need most from you is to cope. I need you to be willing to come back every day.” … Read more