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Stop Throwing Money at Employee Experience (and Hoping Something Sticks)

For the past decade, organizations have poured millions of dollars into improving the employee experience (EX). New...

Rethinking Team Size: Why Leadership Matters More Than Numbers

When I was teaching, there was an ongoing debate about what the optimal class size was. It became even more complicated...

Clear Expectations: Good for Employees, Customers, and Business

I recently walked into a small clothing boutique at just the right moment—right as a manager was training a new...

The Seven Expectations for Great Leaders

What strong leaders do consistently and how you can strengthen each area. Great leadership isn’t about a title or a...

The Manager Squeeze: Why So Many Are Struggling and How to Spark Engagement from the Middle Out

Only 27% of managers are engaged in their work, according to Gallup’s 2025 State of the Workforce report. Let that sink...

How Do You Like Your Feedback?

When my daughter began training at a fitness facility with guided coaching sessions, I found us reflecting on the...

Do You Know What’s Expected of You at Work? No, Really, Do You?

Whenever I tell people that the first thing employees need to be engaged is to know what’s expected of them at work,...

The Conversations I Avoided and What They Taught Me About Leadership

There were times in my career as a manager when I avoided difficult conversations, none of which I am proud of. I can...

Job Hugging, The Great Detachment, and What Managers Can Do About It

The Wall Street Journal recently spotlighted a new workplace trend: job hugging. Unlike the job-hopping days of the...

Managers, Start With Your Own Needs

I recently had a conversation with the owner of a large company about the importance of the manager’s role in...

 

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