Become a Better Listener by Taking Notes
Team dynamics can make or break a meeting. Have you ever been in a meeting where people interrupt each other, introduce new ideas when the..
Here’s When You Should (And Shouldn’t) Ignore Other People’s Feedback
Sometimes the same feedback that works great in one situation is worthless in another. Here’s why.
Being an Ethical Business in a Corrupt Environment
Most business leaders hesitate to take a firm stand against corruption, even in environments where it is widespread. Some may see benefits..
Protect Your Brand and Employees with a Social Media Policy
How does a small to mid-size organization encourage responsible use of social media?
The Power of Honesty: Why Being Straightforward Matters
I received a call from Nick, a senior executive in a Fortune 500 company, who had been a client of mine for nearly ten years. “I need to s..
Harnessing the Secret Structure of Innovation
In an era of low growth, companies need innovation more than ever. Leaders can draw on a large body of theory and precedent in pursuit of ..
Is R&D Getting Harder, or Are Companies Just Getting Worse At It?
We know innovation drives corporate growth. As Strategy& reported in its 2015 survey of 1,757 executives, “innovation today is a key drive..
Rethinking the Corporate Love Affair with Change
Managers have a tendency to belittle the people we see as “resistant to change” – the employees who don’t change fast enough.
The New Rules of Employee Performance Management
Performance management is one of the most important responsibilities of any manager. Learn how to do it with modern tools and methods.
How To Turn A Team Troublemaker Into A Team Contributor
There’s nothing quite like a “social hand grenade” to slow down progress. You know, those types who walk into a room and make arrogant com..