Our lives at work and outside of work are not easily separated. I don’t know very many people who can truly “leave work at work.” To some extent, what … Read more

Our lives at work and outside of work are not easily separated. I don’t know very many people who can truly “leave work at work.” To some extent, what … Read more
Are you working harder because you’re scared for your job? Or could you potentially be even more productive if someone simply told you “thanks” for what … Read more
A new book about innovation is structured around a central question, which the author (Michael Schrage) calls the Ask. The central question (and the title … Read more
Recently, I received an email from the Sudan asking me for my recommendations on Top 3 books in HR. I thought this was too good of an opportunity to pass … Read more
I’ve been contemplating the concept of what constitutes a hero lately. It’s hard not to do with the London Olympics and tragedies that have unfolded in the … Read more
I recently had the opportunity to travel a bit in India. How excited I was to pick up a Times of India newspaper on my first full day in the country to … Read more
As the Olympics come to an end, I’m proud of how many medals our American team is coming home with, but not quite as thrilled with the tax bill they’ll … Read more
I’ve written before about the difference between recognition and incentives. This is an important distinction to understand, as is the distinction between … Read more
What do the 2012 London Olympics and successful organizations have in common? The answer: talent, coaching and recognition. Just like top employees, … Read more
By Bob Vanourek and Gregg Vanourek There are two things people want more than sex and money — recognition and praise. — Mary Kay Ash, founder, Mary Kay … Read more