Most of the work we do is contingent on certain tasks being accomplished, many of which are delegated. When these tasks aren’t accomplished, it can often be traced back to one (or more)… Read More
It’s no secret that the traditional “career ladder” is not as common as it once was – some even say it’s gone already. Either way, the days of inching up through the ranks… Read More
I was nervous as I walked into the gym. I had never done any kind of boxing, and was about to do my first class. The advertisements for this class boasted “you’ll burn… Read More
I was conducting a training session recently, and we were wrapping up the classroom portion for the day. As with many training sessions, we were discussing what the trainees would take with them… Read More
How Much Effort is Needed? Influencing others to change their behaviors isn’t easy – if it were, we’d all be doing it. Situations that resist being changed for the better are so for… Read More
In response to the President’s recent State of the Union Address, HBR authors Henry Nothhaft and David Kline provide the following reaction: “Mr. President, nice message – if you want to really make it… Read More
You work hard and get consistent results, but feel as though you are not noticed, that your accomplishments are taken for granted, or that all the kudos seem to go to the guy… Read More
Have you ever taken a look at your work life and wondered, “Where am I going?” “Why am I doing this?” “Will I be doing this same stuff the rest of my career?”… Read More
Can a person be comfortable and still be in the process of intentionally becoming something better than he or she is currently?
Imagine if when you drove your car, each wheel pulled in a slightly different direction. Unfortunately, this is just how many organizational groups operate…
