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Your Employees Stopped Listening. Why Now, and What Will Help?

When Elon Musk announced that he only wanted “hardcore” employees at Twitter who would commit to “long hours at high intensity,” he reinforced the Us vs. Them mindset around the conflicting needs of employers and... Continue reading

In Forbes: What Do Newer Generations Of Employees Want, And Can Your Business Adjust?

This post originally appeared on Forbes. It’s not fair to expect young people to be—or act—like older people, even at work. And yet it’s common, and perhaps expected, for older generations to complain about their juniors’ lack... Continue reading

6 More Remarkable Books, Sure to Improve Work Relationships

When I suggested 6 Books to Make You Feel New and Improved in 2017 -- to be consumed at the rate of one book every other month -- readers responded so well that I’m recommending... Continue reading

How to Use Shared Values and Empathy to Defuse Conflict

Last week’s post on workplace conflict looked at the impact of personal differences and style as well as the roles that different individuals might take in instigating or sustaining a conflict. The next step in... Continue reading

Are You a Better Leader Than a Four-Year-Old?

I have a four-year-old friend: a rather strong-willed, loving, and declarative little girl. The summer camp she attends is also quite declarative -- about what constitutes correct behavior, and how the children should handle any... Continue reading

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Your Employees Stopped Listening. Why Now, and What Will Help?

In Forbes: What Do Newer Generations Of Employees Want, And Can Your Business Adjust?

6 More Remarkable Books, Sure to Improve Work Relationships

Are You a Better Leader Than a Four-Year-Old?

Workplace Wisdom Blog

Your Employees Stopped Listening. Why Now, and What Will Help?

In Forbes: What Do Newer Generations Of Employees Want, And Can Your Business Adjust?

6 More Remarkable Books, Sure to Improve Work Relationships

How to Use Shared Values and Empathy to Defuse Conflict

Are You a Better Leader Than a Four-Year-Old?

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