According to a Gallup study, workplace friendships increase employee satisfaction by almost 50%. But when personal friends try too hard to maintain their relationships in the workplace, or if the friendships go awry, problems can arise....
An interview with Nicole Lipkin, the author of the book What Keeps Leaders Up at Night. Lipkin discusses when good bosses go bad and how to avoid it.
Wait a minute, that doesn't sound very politically correct, does it? The author of Black Belt Negotiating explains why people often unknowingly negotiate with the intention to fail. Here's how to make sure you wind up the big winner in...
Culture is a complex and critical component of leadership. Yet many leaders underestimate its impact or fail to deal effectively with it in conjunction with growth strategies and other business initiatives. As CEO Lou Gerstner said about IBM’s culture during a period of transformation, “I came to se
We give our kids a time out when they misbehave. But working women who take a time out from their careers to deal with family responsibilities often find themselves punished with decreased earning power and promotion opportunities. A new study from the Center for Work Life Policy offers recommendati
Does your company have a knowledge transfer plan? If not, as baby boomers retire, your business could be at risk....
With the continuous layoffs, those who remain employed may be grateful, on the one hand, but, on the other hand, may have become too much for one person to bear.
Savvy entrepreneurs know that their success depends upon gaining the confidence and buy-in of others-customers, employees, vendors, bankers, and mentors. Here are some ways to nurture the relationships that matter most to your business....
What is best for the organization? The challenge leaders face every day is doing what the organization needs them to do. When a decision proves unpopular, it may make sense to hold the course because the long-term pain outweighs the short-term gain. We see this often with corporate reorganizations.
Life has a way of throwing obstacles in our paths, including an unexpected job loss. Sander Flaum, author of the new book The Best Thing That Could Ever Happen to You, offers help and hope to executives who suddenly find themselves on the outside looking in.