The big question on the mind of everyone who follows Apple is this: What will they do if Steve Jobs doesn’t come back? It’s a great question, … Read more
The Perils of Being a Workhorse in the Workplace
I often talk about the hazards of being workhorse. Are you a workhorse? If you are known for always getting a lot of work done and for being able to do an … Read more
The McDonald’s Fiasco: It Never Makes Sense to Follow Rules Over the Cliff
They say it was Claire Booth Luce, the famous playwright, socialite, ambassador, and U.S. congresswoman who coined the line that “no good deed goes … Read more
Role Power: The Key is to Inspire and Delegate, Not Command and Control
If you work for General Electric and Jeff Immelt asks you to meet with a customer and explain a GE product, you will be inclined to say yes because he is … Read more
Cross-Functional Collaboration: You Can See it in the Genius of Google
Someone recently asked me to name an aspect of talent management that has the potential to largely impact business performance, but that is essentially … Read more
Only Manager Accountability Can Close the Workplace Flexibility Gap
Last week’s New York Times article about workplace flexibility in the accounting industry is just the latest evidence that the work flex train is speeding … Read more
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Discovering Its $ Value and the Genius of Google
Someone recently asked me to name an aspect of talent management that has the potential to largely impact business performance, but that is essentially … Read more
Ultimate Software Denies Rumors, Says it Isn’t Looking for a Buyer
Shares of Ultimate Software are down today following the company’s announcement that it is not looking for a buyer. “Ultimate’s policy is not to comment on … Read more
Creating a Climate of Accountability: It’s All About Positive Peer Pressure
As we all begin the New Year and roll out goals and objectives, there is a lot of talk about how to create a climate of accountability. This goes beyond … Read more
The Risk Tolerance Test: Can You Forgive or Forget Employee Bad Deeds?
Everyone deserves a second chance, unless your company is the one who has to give it, right? I love hearing stories about recovery and redemption. What … Read more