August 2017
Why Culture, at Home and Work, Cannot Be Left to Chance
When well-intentioned people are mired in the day-to-day rush of business, it’s challenging to be intentional about culture.
Building Scrappiness Into Your Culture
Something I’m so proud of in our culture is that we empower our teams to make decisions and avoid the debilitating chain of command that a..
Goodbye Transactional Leader. Hello Transformational.
“The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority.” – Ken Blanchard
Impact of Transformational Leadership on Job Performance
Managers need to pay close attention to the opinions and moods engendered within their relationships with subordinates.
Do Lawyers Make Better CEOs Than MBAs?
Firms run by CEOs with legal expertise were associated with much less corporate litigation.
7 Interview Questions That Cut to the Heart and Reveal Someone’s True Emotional Intelligence
Thirty percent of HR managers say most employers don’t put enough emphasis on emotional intelligence during the hiring process. That’s abo..
9 Signs an Employee Deserves a Promotion (Which Never Appear on Performance Evaluations)
If you want to get promoted, think more than skills, qualifications, and experience. The most promotable employees also have the right att..
Mark Zuckerberg focuses on succession plans in performance reviews
You may perform at a high level — but if you decided to leave tomorrow, would the entire team fall apart?
Dear Boss: Are You Driving Away Your Best Employees?
Here are some of the top reasons why someone you value leaves.
The Best Leaders Have 1 Single Goal in Common, Says Wharton’s Adam Grant
Leaders with this characteristic inspire a different kind of effort and a different level of motivation, says Grant.