When you’re in a position of power — whether a manager or a parent — you say things and do things that have a huge impact on those with less power. You can … Read more
The Steve Jobs Effect: Do “Jerk” Bosses Always Rise to the Top?
Editor’s Note: Sometimes readers ask about past TLNT articles. That’s why we republish a Classic TLNT post every Friday. A disturbing news trend I’ve been … Read more
Employee Engagement: Managing in the Big Leagues
In a sure sign that Spring is finally here, another season of Major League Baseball is in full swing. For everyone officially back to work — players, … Read more
Building The Big T — Why It’s Critical That You Can Trust Your Team
How do you develop the level of trust in your employees that’s required to inspire productivity and empowerment? I believe it starts with self-awareness. … Read more
The Who-What-Where-Why-How of Vying for Talent
Every few years or so, it happens. Someone declares a “War for Talent,” battle lines are drawn, and then candidate poaching begins. While some of … Read more
Pixar and the Secrets of Managing Creative People
If you don’t find Ed Catmull’s Creativity Inc. difficult, you are not reading it right. The book is an engaging and easy to read story; however its best … Read more
What Does Talent Want? A Strong Brand and a Great Place to Work
A look at LinkedIn’s recently released Talent Trends 2014 report provides some interesting data about what’s on the minds of today’s professional … Read more
Love at Work? Don’t Freak Out – Here Are 3 Ways to Get It Right
Love at work. If you’re in HR and reading that statement, likely you shuddered, even just a little. Usually, “love at work” means some kind of relationship … Read more
The Disinformation Surrounding the “Tipped-Employee Minimum Wage”
By John E. Thompson A White House report promoting a substantial jump in the federal Fair Labor Standards Act‘s minimum wage perpetuates now widely … Read more
One Rule That Just Doesn’t Work For Managers (or Parents) Anymore
“Do as I say, not as I do.” There was a time when a parent who smoked, drank excessively, cursed, etc. could demand – and often expect – a different … Read more