A resurgence of manufacturing in America is being written about and discussed with excitement, and I am among those who are excited and hopeful about this happening. I am convinced that...
Likability probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a good leader, and it’s actually commonly believed that effective leaders should be respected or admired,...
Most organizations use metrics as measuring sticks, showing people how the organization is doing. Many management teams use a Balanced Scorecard, including both financial (lagging) measures and non-financial (leading)...
You're a person who makes things happen. You're a problem-solver, an achiever. Give you a goal and you go for it. Ask you to accomplish a challenging task and...
Many people might not be aware how influential the look, feel, design and layout of an office is on workers' productivity and mood. Whilst not all firms can afford...
Once upon a time, not too long ago, there was a precision metal-working plant in in the Northeast USA. This plant had been through lots of upheaval due to a string...
What does the game of hockey and sailing tell us about leading in today's business environment? A number of years ago after evaluating a large company's compensation and performance...
When "Nancy" laid her purse on the table, a bottle rolled out. You grabbed to catch it and as you handed it back, you saw the label: Vicodin. Suddenly,...
Pantene recently released an ad that urges women to fight workplace stereotypes. Some of the stereotype examples displayed in the ad include: A well dressed man is considered smooth;...
You're blameless -- but accused. An hour ago, your supervisor hauled you into her office and read you the riot act, telling you to clean up your attitude. Heck,...