February 2017
Why Boards Aren’t Dealing with Cyberthreats
One of the greatest challenges facing boards today is the one directors feel least prepared for: cybersecurity. Yahoo’s disclosure in Dece..
“Poor Communication” Is Often a Symptom of a Different Problem
Do employees complain that your company suffers from a lack of communication? That the left hand doesn’t know what the right hand is doing..
HR Pros’ Biggest Gripes About Training (And Our Survival Tips)
At times, we all find ourselves wishing leadership development was more like computer programming.
Why Self-Improvement Should Be a Group Activity
Continuous personal development is fundamental to career growth, professional satisfaction, and having a broader impact in the world. And ..
Why Bosses Should Stop Thinking of A, B and C Players
Putting employees into performance boxes hurts the workers—and the company.
From “Data Driven” to “Evidence Driven”
In my last post, “Common Assessments” vs “Common Understandings”, I was reminded of how powerful comments are on a blog, and why blogging ..
Companies Are Bad at Identifying High-Potential Employees
A high-potential employee is usually in the top 5% of employees in an organization. These people are thought to be the organization’s most..
From disrupted to disruptor: Reinventing your business by transforming the core
Companies must be open to radical reinvention to find new, significant, and sustainable sources of revenue.
What 20 Years as a Remote Organization Has Taught Us About Managing Remote Teams
In his 1974 interview with ABC News, science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke painted a picture of how computers would change our way of li..
How to Mentor a Perfectionist
It never ceases to amaze us. Bring up the topic of perfectionism in a room full of corporate CEOs, college presidents, or U.S. Naval Acade..