Category: Harvard Business Review
In HBR: How to Be a Compassionate Manager in a Heartless Organization
This post originally appeared on hbr.org. Research shows that employees who work for compassionate managers are 25% more engaged in their jobs, 20% more committed to the organization, and 11% less likely to burn out. But... Continue reading
In HBR: Creating Flex Work Policies … When Everyone Has Different Needs
This article originally appeared on Harvard Business Review. As those groups that were able to work remotely during the pandemic navigate their returns to the workplace, one thing is clear and consistent: Whatever any organization is... Continue reading
In HBR: Why People Lie at Work — and What to Do About It
This article originally appeared on Harvard Business Review. When you’re a leader, you rely on your team members to tell you the truth so you can make thoughtful decisions and feel confident that you know... Continue reading
In HBR: What to Do If Your Team Doesn’t Want to Go Back to the Office
This article originally appeared on hbr.org. As the pandemic continues, there are growing tensions at organizations where employees who have been working from home are now expected to come into reopened offices. Many knowledge workers —... Continue reading
In HBR: Managing an Underperformer Who Thinks They’re Doing Great
This article originally appeared on hbr.org. Almost every leader has been in the uncomfortable position of managing someone who thinks their performance is terrific when it’s actually just adequate, or worse. In fact, in my... Continue reading
In HBR: Leaders, Are You Feeling the Burden of Pandemic-Related Decisions?
This article originally appeared on hbr.org. It’s hard for many of us to feel in control as the global pandemic drags on. And yet, many business leaders nonetheless feel a tremendous amount of guilt about the... Continue reading
In HBR: 5 Tips for Managing an Underperformer — Remotely
This article originally appeared on hbr.org. While a majority of employers believe that that their employees will return to their workplaces after Covid-19’s impact diminishes, working from home isn’t going to disappear. The reality is that a huge... Continue reading
In HBR: Your Family Business Needs a Deep Bench
This article originally appeared on hbr.org. Whether business is booming or your organization is in the midst of a tough time, a crucial aspect of risk management is ensuring that your organization has bench strength — that employees... Continue reading