One-on-one meetings between managers and employees should be a required activity for every leader. This conversation is the fastest and least expensive … Read more
The Infusion of Science Into HR
The new best-selling book Think Again, from organizational psychologist and Wharton professor Adam Grant, calls on all of us to apply the scientific method … Read more
It’s Not True That Managers Are the Biggest Drivers of Employee Engagement
We’ve all heard that managers are the primary drivers of employee engagement, but that’s not true. And once you see why that tired platitude is wrong, … Read more
Coaching With Feedback That Actually Works
Ask any manager what they dislike most about their job, and they’ll respond quickly with something like: “Giving negative feedback” or “Coaching poor … Read more
Money Doesn’t Fuel Innovation and Transformation. Relationships Do.
As businesses look to “build back better” in keeping with calls by the new Biden administration and the United Nations, chief executives have made clear … Read more
Happening on TLNT: Coaches Should Not Replace Managers
I remember clearly when I worked at Prudential the conversations I had with senior leaders about coaching — namely, that having a coach was a stigma. … Read more
Stop Hiring a Coach to Do a Manager’s Job
During a recent forum, a group of leadership coaches were sharing stories of their latest corporate engagements. One coach shared an in-depth experience … Read more
Happening on TLNT: Managing a Level-Six “Assbag” Crisis
Late in my HR career, I provided support to a group of IT professionals in our St. Louis office. It wasn’t a glamorous job, but it was nice to talk to … Read more
Fixing a Level-Six “Assbag” Crisis
This article is part of TLNT’s new series Questioning Authority, which challenges leading thinking by talking to leading thinkers. The piece below is … Read more
Half of Employees Want Mentorship — Too Bad They Aren’t Getting It
When a crisis hits, fear and panic are two emotions that tend to run high in workplaces. It makes sense. Between budget cuts, hiring freezes, furloughs, … Read more