Watch Yourself Willie
The Watch Yourself Willie chapter provides an important lesson in approaching feedback, especially when it could be negative. It came from a top TV news executive. When it comes to [...]
Apr, 16
2024
Apr, 15
2024
Biggest Boss Complaint
Have you ever wondered about the biggest boss complaint? What is the area where leaders fall short? I believe most bosses have good intentions and are hard-working. But stress and [...]
Apr, 10
2024
Priceless Must Be Played
If you need a pep talk or words of encouragement for your employees, then consider saying, "Priceless must be played." It's a reference to a very expensive musical instrument and [...]
Apr, 9
2024
Don’t Open the Oven
The Don’t Open the Oven chapter provides an important lesson in avoiding micromanagement. It comes from a professional chef. In your world, you may feel like your employees need some [...]
Apr, 3
2024
Do Employees Want Office Parties?
As you look to build teamwork and celebrate accomplishments, you need to ask yourself if employees want office parties. You might be surprised to learn some of your old traditions [...]
Apr, 2
2024
Beautiful Is Hard
The Beautiful Is Hard chapter of my new book, Get Better!, is about embracing higher standards when you may be tempted to take some shortcuts. This lesson takes place in [...]
Apr, 1
2024
Should a Leader Party With Employees at a Conference?
While attending a conference, should a leader party with employees? Often these events have a scheduled open night, when people can explore nearby attractions. Let’s say employees are eager to [...]
Mar, 27
2024
Smart Career Advice for 2024
If you feel professionally stuck, then you may need this smart career advice for 2024. I recently polled my followers about the areas where they plan to make improvements. We'll [...]
Mar, 26
2024
Get to Tomorrow Chapter
The Get To Tomorrow chapter of my new book, Get Better!, is about making it through challenging days at work. Tough times are a part of business but you need [...]
Mar, 20
2024
Do Employees Show Courtesy?
Do your employees show courtesy on the job? While we expect this when they are dealing with customers, how about with each other? Simple acts of courtesy can make a [...]