Leaders expect people to collaborate. But collaboration doesn’t happen alone. The illusion of cooperation can turn collaboration into a trap. Collaboration … Read more
Leverage the Network Effect to Unlock Innovation
When we hear the term “network effect” the discussion is generally based around consumer oriented environments; but there is little discussion … Read more
3 Forces That Are Shaping the Future of Work
A significant shift is transforming today’s corporate landscape. The gig economy and technological advances are reshaping the workplace in ways that … Read more
Safe-to-Try: A Way of Making Tough Decisions
Stuck making a decision? You are not alone. Making decisions makes most people afraid. Even leaders fear the consequences of making the wrong call. Either … Read more
Decision-Making Doesn’t Always Require Collaboration
Collaboration is in vogue today. It’s a favorite theme for how to be a great leader and in how to solve most business problems. I’ve always tried to be … Read more
Don’t Break Down Silos, Bend Them
Conventional wisdom tells us that the best way to deal with organizational silos is simply to break them. Whether it’s the inward focus of HR departments … Read more
Choose Technology That Matches Your Culture
Think about this: “We’re primates with phones.” Hardly a revelation. But when you think about it that way, it explains the challenge … Read more
6 Lessons From My Journey to a Transparent Culture
Fear has become, unfortunately, a regular emotion at work. How often do you feel afraid of sharing your thoughts because of what might happen to you? Have … Read more
How a Birthday Cake Helps to Build a Positive Culture
How did the Golden State Warriors build a championship culture? They ate a lot of cake. In what has become a Warriors tradition, players receive … Read more
Here’s An Idea: Lunch and Learn
You found the perfect candidate and they start today. Everyone is happy and your job is done. Not! Without the proper training and development … Read more
No Bosses, No Managers and Desks On Wheels
This series profiles people whose ideas have the power to transform the workplace. Several are company leaders who have put their ideas into practice. … Read more
What Is HR’s Role In the Future of Work?
Alexandra Levit has glimpsed the future of work, and it looks much like what we’ve been hearing: More automation, a growing contractor workforce, and … Read more
Effective Teams Talk to Each Other
Whether you’re an extrovert or an introvert, keeping up effective communication within your team is an absolute must. Being a great communicator is … Read more
When You’re Feeling Alone, A Mastermind Group Can Help
The mastermind concept came from an admirer of industrialist Andrew Carnegie. Napoleon Hill described the idea in his 1937 book, “Think and Grow Rich,” but … Read more
Creative Leaders Create a Culture Where All Ideas Are Encouraged and Valued
“The role of a creative leader is not to have all the ideas; it’s to create a culture where everyone can have ideas and feel that they’re … Read more