Management - Leadership

Sooner or later, (pun intended) we all procrastinate. We put off that important task for tomorrow, convincing ourselves there’s still plenty of time. A little delay never hurt anyone, right? Unfortunately, procrastination is more than just a bad habit. Over time, it can quietly erode our productivity, damage our reputation, and rob us of peace…

A new survey finds a majority of employees suffer from ‘the erosion of workplace satisfaction from within,’ and suggests how your business can prevent it.

What if you had the inside track into saying the right things at the right moment?

A new international study found that a four-day workweek with no loss of pay significantly improved worker well-being, including lower burnout rates, better mental health, and higher job satisfaction, especially for individuals who reduced hours most.

A new survey finds a majority of employees suffer from ‘the erosion of workplace satisfaction from within,’ and suggests how your business can prevent it.

If we’re willing and available, we can learn from anyone. This month, I learned a critical principle of contribution from the leading American authority on the principles of acoustic guitar construction — master luthier, teacher and author Ervin Somogyi.

Somogyi said that successful candidates for apprenticeships must demonstrate “respect for self, others, and the work itself.” Business leaders want the same thing. They seek leaders and team members who consistently exhibit these three qualities. Here is how these respect factors play out. 

'Leadership is not just about being right. It’s about making others better.'

Despite years’ of headlines about the importance of workplace well-being and culture, the latest Gallup State of the Global Workplace report paints a stark picture: global employee engagement has declined yet again. But one overlooked yet deeply effective lever for change is also one of the simplest: genuine appreciation.

Sincere apologies show those around you that you understand and are willing to learn from your mistakes.

Explore the importance of praising employees at work and how it can boost morale, retention, and productivity in your team.

A robot-driven shift in performance measurement and evolving skill needs are reshaping the workforce, research finds.

Microsoft coined it the Infinite Workday. And they have hard proof that it exists.

Some leaders plan, others pivot. The best do some of each.

Deloitte reimburses employees up to $1,000 on wellness-related items like gym memberships and sleeping pillows. Now, Lego sets are included in the subsidy.

When things are changing rapidly, fear doesn’t just linger; it multiplies. It moves through teams quietly, often unspoken but deeply felt. Deadlines are missed, meetings lose direction, and initiative dries up. Employees do the minimum to avoid risk, and leaders (especially new ones) find themselves reacting, rather than leading.