Inspiration
Leadership from the inside out
There is an interesting story about the shortest letter sent to an English newspaper. The editor asked readers to respond to the question, “What’s...
Leadership
Careers
“Pivot Points” and knowing that every leader has a unique journey
“Pivot Points" creates a thoughtful, data-based framework while leaving flexibility for the reader to find the answers that work best for them in their leadership journey.
Management
Are your employees people managers or subject-matter experts? How do you decide?
The Young Entrepreneur Council is an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that...
Communication
3 ways Pixar gains a competitive advantage from its culture
To infinity and beyond: That’s where Pixar Animation and Walt Disney Animation Studios are headed provided they maintain the type of leaders that have...
Careers
The “rush syndrome”: How it affects your health and your job
“So much to do, so little time.” Sure, it’s a cliche, but it’s also a pretty accurate description of how many of us operate...
Inspiration
Look to the gridiron for flexible workplace execution
Designing and implementing a successful workplace flexibility program is a team effort. Since my favorite sport is football, I like to think of the...
Management
Restoring corporate trust: Why we must try
When I wrote about earning trust with co-workers last year, Rich Tafel of The Public Squared, a true leader in the public policy field,...
Careers
The red zone of public speaking preparation
In football, the success of your offense often depends on what happens when you’re in the red zone — those last 20 yards to...
Management
A leader must be a “people person”
Most leaders proclaim that they’re not a “people person” even though they may act that way. I will sometimes discover through conversations with leaders...
Management
From team building to team bonding
Leaders, don’t settle for team-building; support the joint decision making, visioning and accomplishment that leads to genuine team bonding.
Careers
The Zen master’s to-do list: Do nothing and accomplish everything
If you’re a workaholic like me, you wake up rearing to dig into your to-do list every day (this includes weekends). Secretly you know...
Management
Benefits of group travel team building
The success of your business depends on more than just the skills and abilities of each individual team member — your employees need to...
Leadership
When CEOs should treat employees’ minds like the moneymakers they are
SmartBrief is partnering with Big Think to create a weekly video spotlight in SmartBrief on Leadership called “VIP Corner: Video Insights Powered by Big...
Careers
How to disconnect from work and enjoy your vacation
Last month, I did something I’ve never done before. I spent two weeks 100% disconnected from my work. No cell phone, computer, e-mail or...
Management
Lessons on teamwork from really bad team members
The best managers understand that effective leaders are also solid team players. The workplace is filled with capable teammates — even some who take...
Management
6 ways to create a credit-sharing company culture
Joel Garfinkle is recognized as one of the top 50 coaches in the U.S., having worked with many of the world’s leading companies, including...
Inspiration
Engaging employees with RESPECT
This post is by Paul Marciano, author of “Carrots and Sticks Don’t Work: Build a Culture of Employee Engagement with the Principles of RESPECT.”...
Leadership
INSEAD Women’s Leadership Conference: 7 tips for work-life balance
This post discusses the 2010 INSEAD Women’s Leadership Conference in Fontainebleau, France.
Careers
Replace those resolutions with questions
Try replacing resolutions with questions to really improve your leadership. Here are 10 such questions to get you started.