Category: Articles
In Forbes: How To Support The Right Kind Of Conflict At Work
This article originally appeared on Forbes. It’s terribly hard for most people to raise crucial disagreements at work, even though staying silent can mean we miss production deadlines, misunderstand customers’ requirements and stifle creativity because no one... Continue reading
In Forbes: How To Keep Your Culture Strong During Growth
This article originally appeared on Forbes. Culture is a significant determinant of company success, and yet it’s a slippery thing to define. That’s why public examples of well-defined cultures, such as the famous 2009 125-slide deck from Netflix,... Continue reading
In HBR: How to Manage a Stubborn, Defensive, or Defiant Employee
This article originally appeared on hbr.org. Some of the hardest employees to manage are people who are consistently oppositional. They might actively debate or ignore feedback, refuse to follow instructions they disagree with, or create... Continue reading
In European CEO: How Firms Can Make Recruitment More Successful and Less Costly
This article originally appeared on European CEO. Recruiting the wrong individual for a role is an all too common occurrence in the business world. But where are managers going wrong, and how can they avoid... Continue reading
In Thrive Global: 4 Ways to Support an Employee Going Through a Personal Hardship
This article originally appeared on Thrive Global. Life has a way of dealing us certain blows that temporarily distract us from our work. But when someone on your team is the one going through a hard time,... Continue reading
In Forbes: How To Manage Yourself When Your Work Goes Really Wrong
This article originally appeared on Forbes. Sometimes things go really, really wrong for leaders. A subordinate you trust that others warned you about messes up so badly that it creates an organizational crisis. A more senior... Continue reading
In Forbes: How To Humanize The Process Of Hiring
This article originally appeared on Forbes. Businesses today face a global talent shortage that could create a shortfall of up to $8.5 trillion in annual revenues by 2030. There’s significant competition for talent, overlaid with organizational and cost... Continue reading
In HBR: Managing an Employee Who Wants to Impress You All the Time
This article originally appeared on hbr.org. Every leader knows they shouldn’t play favorites — it can lead to dissatisfaction and discord on a team. There are even some surprising disadvantages for the person who is the... Continue reading