“There comes a time when you ought to start doing what you want. Take a job that you love. You will jump out of bed in the morning. I think you are out of your mind if you keep taking jobs that you don’t like … Read more
The New York Times had a good read last week on the perception that somehow bullies or “tough” bosses make good leaders. Overwhelmingly, they found that contrary to popular belief, there is no evidence to support that bullying, berating, yelling and generally, any similar behaviors … Read more
Ever heard the phrase – people don’t care what you know until they know you care? Good leaders know that to manage and retain good employees they have to let their employees know they care. Productivity is a result. It’s not the other way around. … Read more
I recently reread this article in Fast Company where writer Drake Baer talks about 90-minute productivity cycles and why we need to unplug to be our most effective. He references the “rest-activity cycle” that researchers have found to be the basis for an optimum night’s sleep, and … Read more
When contemplating alternative solutions to a problem or reactions to a situation, I frequently find myself giving this advice “what story do you want told about it or about you?” Reputations are yours and yours alone – to make, to keep and to manage. Yet, … Read more
As a leader, the distinction of “control vs. influence” is an important one to consider. Which is better? The answer is probably “it depends,” however, when working with employees or your team, influence can be so much more effective that it’s not even a contest. … Read more
David Brooks of the New York Times wrote a great piece about loyalty comparing two philosophers, William James, and Josiah Royce. You may not have heard of Josiah Royce? He believed that to have a functioning society, we need unity, not division, and above all, … Read more
One of my clients shared this YouTube Video with me this week and I couldn’t stop laughing. These two teenagers are trying to figure out how to dial a rotary phone and it’s hilarious to watch them try without success to do something that any … Read more
One of my long-held beliefs about business is that culture is the key to success for any business large or small. My new book The Great Culture [Dis]Connect contrasts “good” and “bad” cultures, (which are really just ineffective cultures), and shows you a way to … Read more
I was reviewing a New York Times Op-Ed piece “Why You Hate Work” that pointed out just 30% of the American workforce is satisfied. That’s a pretty dismal number and does not bode well for productivity, which in turn, affects the bottom line. Only 13% of … Read more