Tag: leadership
4 Ways to Make Workplace Policies Flexible Enough to Keep the Employees You Want
A few weeks ago, I was interviewed by Chris Rainey of the HR Leaders podcast. We had a thoughtful, practical discussion about how important it is for businesses to be flexible about workplace policies for... Continue reading
How to Get through to Someone in a Negative Frame of Mind, Even If It’s You
Some people are self-protectively negative all the time. Others succumb to negativity only when things fall apart, or when someone is standing heavily on their last nerve. But in these turbulent times, just about everyone... 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In Bloomberg Businessweek: Job Offer Rescinded?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
Why It Makes Sense to Shift from Change Management to Leading with Love
During a Zoom call the other day, a colleague asked if my consulting practice includes change management. “I don’t call it that,” I said. “I help people and organizations make practical shifts that are grounded... Continue reading
Isn’t There a Better Way to Do Performance Appraisals for Good Employees?
Are you a manager or leader who dreads doing annual performance appraisals? If so, you’re definitely not alone. Many current evaluation systems are demoralizing: They don’t get across much information of value, often because they’re... 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
How to Engage Your People in Making Genuine Change
Why is it sometimes so difficult to make significant organizational or operational change? No matter how great the ideas may have been, employees can resist doing things differently from the ways they’re used to, or... Continue reading
Questions and Answers About How to Get Promoted and Whether It’s Worth Trying
In many organizations, it’s not at all clear how ambitious individuals can progress in their careers. Promotions can seem arbitrary and no one—either from the managerial hierarchy or human resources—explains what the criteria are, what... Continue reading