This won’t be surprising to regular readers of this blog, but I am a firm believer in the importance of hiring people who personally reflect your … Read more
The Price of Principles: What Do They Say About a Company’s Culture?
The New York Times published an article about yet another successful, high profile sports coach who has been caught lying about his credentials. Times … Read more
The 8 Clear Signs of a Workplace Culture of Fear
Editor’s note: TLNT is continuing an annual tradition by counting down the most popular posts of the year. This is No. 27. Our regular content will return … Read more
Humble Leadership: The Research Shows It’s a Competitive Advantage
Humility may be a virtue, but it’s also a competitive advantage. According to research from the University of Washington Foster School of Business, humble … Read more
The 8 Clear Signs of a Workplace Culture of Fear
Two major incidents in the last week made me think about the signs of a culture of fear since fear is the ultimate culture killer! Ex-Rutgers basketball … Read more
I’m Sorry: The Amazing, Incredible Power of a Managerial Apology
Sometimes, I think the business world has made an art out of the non-apology apology. You know the kind I’m talking about: “I’m sorry if it seemed as if I … Read more
The 5 Things You Must Embrace to Become a More Self-Aware Leader
At Columbia University, Prof. Hitendra Wadhwa teaches future leaders that companies should value the whole person, not just the business employee. He … Read more
Want a Better Workplace? Then Tie Recognition to Organizational Values
Organizations that believe in driving an intentional culture – whether for engagement purposes, recruitment purposes, performance purposes, innovation … Read more
When Your Marketing Message Gets in the Way of Your Company Values
Last week on an upgraded flight between Denver and Orlando, I was given a warm cookie after the meal service. This is a nice touch United Airlines does and … Read more
Remembering Core Values, or What I Learned From “Jerry Maguire”
I’ve always found it difficult to pinpoint my core values because I believe that as humans, we are always changing and adapting to our environment. Then, I … Read more