Category: Articles
In Forbes: How Businesses Get Diversity Wrong And 5 Ways To Make Better Progress
This post originally appeared on Forbes. It’s widely understood that workplace diversity is a positive productivity factor. Given that many organizations now set and measure diversity targets, why aren’t diversity programs more effective? And why do even... Continue reading
In HBR: How to Prepare the Next Generation to Run the Family Business
This post originally appeared on HBR.org. Statistics on family-owned and -operated businesses show that although as many as one-third of family businesses transition to second-generation leadership, in the last five years, that number has dropped to... Continue reading
In Forbes: Three Surprisingly Easy Things to Try When You’re Feeling Stuck at Work
This post originally appeared on Forbes. Not everyone left their jobs as part of the Great Resignation. Many people have labored on, working hard to serve customers, manage projects and develop staffs. But all of... Continue reading
In Bloomberg Businessweek: Job Offer Rescinded? What to Do If You Had Already Given Notice
I was interviewed on this current, challenging topic. Thought you might find it useful to see what several knowledgeable people had to say on the subject.This post originally appeared on Bloomberg.By Sarah Green Carmichael It’s... Continue reading
In Forbes: 3 Practical Ways Leaders Can Give Employees More Of The Autonomy They Crave
This post originally appeared on Forbes. Most people want at least some say over how they work, whether that means scheduled hours; being remote, hybrid or in-office; or their responsibilities and duties. When employees accept... Continue reading
In Forbes: 4 Reasons To Ignore Ageist Stereotypes And Value Older Workers
This post originally appeared on Forbes. It’s so hard to find and keep competent, productive employees these days. And yet most organizations tend to discount a major source of both continuing and new employment: encouraging... Continue reading
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 Forbes: Six Important Leadership Lessons Come Out Of The Pandemic’s Assault
This post originally appeared on Forbes. The pandemic has been a great teacher of organizational lessons—and nowhere has that been clearer than in the medical field. Michael J. Dowling, president and CEO of Northwell Health, New York's... Continue reading