In today's competitive environment, staying the course is the kiss of death. Nest disrupted thermostats; what will you choose to do in your industry?READ»
Apple's business rolls along like a well-oiled machine, in part because its executive team has been largely home-grown and internally developed for years. Two recent hires suggest that is changing under Tim Cook.READ»
Dealing with dueling employees is never easy. While it be great if we could just put everyone in their separate corners to cool off, there are more direct and effective steps to take. READ»
When you are able to put on the striped black-and-white referee shirt and mediate conflict--when you take responsibility for fostering cooperation, collaboration, and collegiality between coworkers--you've taken a large step toward becoming a more productive and valuable leader.READ»
It's all too easy to spend long stretches simmering at your desk instead of having a straight-ahead talk with your boss. Here are a few strategies to help you start the conversation.READ»
Being summoned to the CEO's office, or even a conference room with the CEO, can make an employee feel anxious, and less free to share information. We have to find ways, and physical settings, that don't feel like a reprimand, especially if the issue is minor. READ»
The real question isn't whether or not you'll experience this acute terror. Assuming you are pursuing anything worth doing, you will. The question becomes, how will you react?READ»
Recent surveys show that the majority of workers will look for new jobs in 2012, yet employers continue to operate as if everything is fine. There's still time to prevent your talent from walking out the door; here are the first three steps to retaining your best assets.READ»
Most of focus far too much energy on our kryptonite, wallowing in shame and self-pity. We let fear and doubt consume us, which limits our potential. Meanwhile, our superpowers--the gifts that make us truly special--take a backseat and don’t get fully developed and cherished.READ»
We all know the saying "If you want something done, give it to a busy person." It’s sound advice--but it’s also dangerous unless you step back to see what impact it might have on the busy person’s work experience, lest managers end up punishing their most productive people. READ»
With the launch of the Nook Tablet and the announcement that it expects to generate $1.8 billion from the Nook line this year, Barnes & Noble did something that anyone who cares about technology and business should find inspiring: It became a technology company. Here’s what it did to transcend its would-be analog and fruitless future. READ»
Sprout Social has just made it much easier for businesses to get a smart, deep, and professional handle on their social media interactions. As the market evolves, the timing is perfect--and some big players (hint: Google) should be taking note.READ»
You can inadvertently send negative messages, even when you say only unambiguously positive things about someone. The reason has everything to do with context.READ»
Mobilizing your workforce to quickly achieve targets set by top management requires a team of managers who can effectively lead from the middle. Here’s how you can accelerate this movement in your organization.
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