Management - Leadership

Much has been written about millennial workers -- what they want and how management can provide it, but what about millennial leaders? How will millennials manage a multigenerational staff? There’s not much data on this. As I searched and picked through what little I could find, I came across a human resources video

In a recent interview, Scott Blanchard, principal and executive vice president with The Ken Blanchard Companies identified two key competencies missing from most leadership development curriculum. “Managers need to know how to set clear goals, diagnose development levels, and determine the correct leadership style to bring out the best in people. That's a foundational management framework,” Blanchard…

The time has come for a human resources revolution. Traditional HR is broken and needs to be left in the dust. The people and HR practices that got your company here, will not get your company there — to that high-growth, forward-thinking, revenue-generating powerhouse. It’s a bold statement, but acting on it is

Effective teamwork hinges on trust. When values are violated, trust disintegrates. Here are six questions to ensure team values unite unit

Dr. Ichak Kalderon Adizes argues that the study of leadership is a passing fad much like administration and management were previously. What do you think?

Unengaged employees are costing us billions. Here's why employees are disengaged and what to do about it.

You can learn to be an exceptional leader, not just a manager. Alan Willett shares how to lead the unleadable.

Effective leaders are a key resource at all levels of an organization. Leaders are a necessity if companies are to thrive and succeed in the long-term. Great leaders push a company forward, elevate expectations, and are well-equipped to motivate those around them. Leaders are critical, as they align employees to the company’s overall

In my mind, nothing opens up possibilities for personal and professional growth more than receiving honest observations from a colleague, friend, or family member. However, I realize this sentiment is not widely shared. Ken Blanchard likes to say “Feedback is the breakfast of champions.” But if this is true, why is this meal avoided by…

Trust is a challenge in today’s organizations. Even though trustworthiness is generally recognized as an important managerial attribute, the reality is that leaders are falling short in this area. According to Tolero Solutions, 45 percent of employees say lack of trust in leadership is the biggest issue impacting work performance. Two new research reports just…

If any part of the charges of sexual harassment and favoritism made by a former Uber engineer hold up, company CEO Travis Kalanick should go. The VCs who sit on the company board should do the right thing if he doesn't, and fire him. The chaotic, sexist culture described in a blog post

The most important leadership film award, is not yet an Oscar category, but in my world it should be. And in my world the 2017 award goes to Hidden Figures.

One of the most important functions of effective leadership is the ability to look at a series of problems and to determine their relative size and importance.

I am done. I resigned last week but will stay on through the first of the year. 4 CEOs in 4 years. The atmosphere is blame all around. Any situation that pops up, everyone looks as to who do we blame. They just brought in a new CHRO who was about change and

Whether you’re managing a team or leading a country, making a transition into a leadership role can be a bit of a challenge. Keep these things in mind.

In most cases being a good boss means hiring talented people and then getting out of their way. -Tina Fey Sounds simple, right? Wrong! Being a manager couldn’t be more difficult. Well, let me rephrase: Being a good manager couldn’t be more difficult. Being a bad manager is pretty easy. But even if

Dear Madeleine, I lead large teams in the field and partner with a core team at the headquarters of my organization. My boss is at HQ and largely ignores me because all of my projects come in on time and under budget. I have literally been told I am a “dream employee.” The fly in…