Tag: employee relations
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
In Forbes: How To Work Effectively With A Worrier—Even If It’s You
This article originally appeared on Forbes. Between political upheaval, stock market gyrations and general office politics, there’s plenty for any professional to be concerned about these days. As a business person, it’s part of your... Continue reading
Why I Think Discredited Personality Assessments Have Value
When an opinion piece that was skeptical about personality tests appeared in the New York Times recently, I knew I was going to have to write about it, and hoped it wouldn’t be too painful.... Continue reading
How to Shift from Asking for Trust to Being Trustworthy
Twice in the last couple of weeks, senior leaders have asked me for examples of trust-building exercises, or instructions for running trust facilitations, as a way to create trust among a group of people who... Continue reading
In Forbes: Here Are 3 Ways HR Can Improve Its Credibility
This article originally appeared on Forbes. HR leaders have a tough job: They have to make and enforce rules that protect the organization, while simultaneously supporting employees as people. These responsibilities can often be in conflict,... Continue reading
How to Be Your Own Best Colleague
For years, we’ve heard that it’s crucial to have a friend at work. I’ve seen it in my own practice: Whenever I interview groups of employees, in very different kinds of organizations, I ask, “What’s... Continue reading
In The Muse: What to Do When Your Direct Report Starts Crying (Besides Panic)
There’s more and more media coverage and management literature today about the importance of authenticity at work. There’s a book and an accompanying TEDx talk called “Bring Your Whole Self to Work” by a fellow... Continue reading
How to Keep Your Cool with a Variety of Office Interrupters
I used to work with a guy who would stick his head into my office and say, “Got a minute?” Of course, he always took a whole lot more. All kinds of interrupters can steal... Continue reading