Management - Leadership

AI, HR and business experts explain what managers can expect from AI — and how to keep it from spooking workers.

THERE are some impulses that do not serve us well, and if we are not careful, they will sabotage what we want and derail us. Les Parrott offers six in 3 Seconds: The Power of Thinking Twice. He claims it only takes three seconds to reconsider your first impulse and transform your life.

The challenges for managers in today's workplace are endless: remote work, quiet quitting, a changing regulatory environment, even lingering effects from COVID-19 — and the list goes on. One of these challenges revolves around the complexity of substance abuse with new substances emerging, addressing the legal status of marijuana in different states, and obviously, the fentanyl crisis.

Another concern may emerge, where managers might ignore substance abuse issues, not out of negligence but because they're experiencing burnout. 

Team-building activities offer plenty of benefits beyond an escape from work. Here are some great ideas for team bonding, whether you want to be inside or outside the office.

Discover how a leader's actions influence personal and professional relationships in this profound article. Dive into specifics of how following through commitments, controlling tempers, and valuing others' time can enhance your leadership presence. Indulge in practical tips to help shape positive leadership principles.

A CHRO and Army veteran shares insights on the unique leadership capabilities that military members can bring to the HR function.

Don’t let in-the-moment stress add to your feelings of burnout. Use these simple strategies to relax, calm, and regain control.

How managers can spot the signs of disengaged employees and reenergize them.

Confidence and humility are not opposites—even if we often think of them that way.

Dear Madeleine, I work in a call center that delivers customer service for highly technical products. I have been a supervisor for about six months. I have a great manager and a great team. My problem is that I overcommit. I work much longer hours than I should. Everything I have read on the topic…

Explore the journey from stress and burnout to a healthier, more fulfilled leadership experience. Delve into the root causes of stress, how to reduce it, recognize burnout signs and strategies to deal with them effectively. Be a better leader, not just for your team, but for your family and above all for yourself. Transform your leadership life!

Your boss can show you that he thinks you have leadership potential without sitting you down and telling you. Here are some signs to look for.

Having choices makes us feel like we are in control. It makes us feel empowered. As leaders we often have too many choices. That's when the trouble begins.

Dear Madeleine, I am a mid-level manager in a global software company. I have been working here for about ten years and I lead three teams. Right now I am working with my manager on our goals for 2024 and I can already tell that there is no way my teams are going to be…

Discover the transformative power of gratitude, especially for leaders. Reflect on the remarkable benefits it brings to psychological and emotional well-being, overall vitality, and leadership performance. Learn practical strategies to cultivate a grateful heart for improved life-quality and effective leadership. Embrace gratitude, change your life, and lead with purpose.

Uncover the power of effective delegation to increase productivity and growth in your team. Just like Marvel's Multiple Man, delegation gives you the ability to be in multiple places doing multiple things. Learn the benefits, barriers and how to delegate effectively for organizational success. Unleash your superpower today!

Employee happiness is at a deep low. What can leaders do to help re-engage and inspire a chronically stressed workforce?

In this article, we'll go over fifteen effective strategies you can use to help combat workplace complacency and keep your employees engaged and productive.

Learning styles can be different for every employee. Knowing a preferred learning style is important. Here are ways to productively use them.