Use these tips to manage up at work will help you win over your boss. Emma, an ambitious mid-level sales manager in a technical industry, has had a number of different bosses over the years. Some have been good, some not. Her current boss is new and has no clue what...
I recently heard an inspired talk by a wonderful the leader Robin Mednick. Robin founded the not-for-profit organization called Pencils for Kids. Her organization is dedicated to “Making a difference in the world by providing every child the opportunity for an...
At the dawn of the new year, leaders are asking: how do we rebuild our business to be agile and successful in an extremely dynamic and uncertain environment? Some are even asking: how do we increase our recent growth and capitalize on new opportunities? In this...
Welcome to another Consider This. In the past few days, I’ve been engaged in a few awful dramas between members of a group I’m a part of, facilitated a conversation with various Board committees who struggle with each other, conversed with a colleague about the art of...
Ignore your employees’ development at your peril Even during this challenging business climate, your best and brightest have options to work elsewhere. If you don’t help your employees grow and develop, they will take their talents to a company that will. Or they...
The upcoming election is igniting passions that are threatening workplace harmony. As a manager, what can you do to make sure conversations don’t go off the rails? And how can you help your team navigate the emotional road ahead? Start by modeling respectful behavior....