HR’s New Challenge: Whole-Family Care
Today’s workforce is not only more diverse in terms of gender and ethnicity than it was several decades ago, it is far more diverse in ter..
Mentor People Who Aren’t Like You
Leaders tend to coach and mentor their “own,” and here’s the human impulse that drives it: Even those who believe that diversity improves ..
The Explainer: How to Write a Great Business Plan
A business plan that asks — and answers — the right questions is a powerful tool.
Solving Three Reasons Talent Leaves Your Company
As the owner of a small business, I know how much it hurts when great team members leave. There have been recent days when it feels like m..
7 Ways to Tell Someone Is a Really Good Leader (and Not Just Faking It)
What do the best leaders do day in, day out? How can you tell you work for an exceptional boss? These best-in-class examples sets the bar ..
How Self-Managed Teams Can Resolve Conflict
In a traditional team structure, conflicts can be escalated to the boss to resolve. Can’t agree on how to prioritize projects, or on which..
Five Things I’ve Learned As A New Manager At Google
Nine months ago, I became a people manager for my team of privacy engineers here at Google. Since then, I’ve learned a lot about what it t..
66% Of Employees Would Quit If They Feel Unappreciated
New management research shows a strong connection between employee appreciation and retention – and the connection is strongest among mill..
Employee Burnout Is a Problem with the Company, Not the Person
Employee burnout is a common phenomenon, but it is one that companies tend to treat as a talent management or personal issue rather than a..
Shifting from Manager to Leader
Just because you have a management title doesn’t automatically mean you’re a great leader. But making that sometimes-subtle shift is essen..