When I was at Microsoft, we had a very clever way to gain some further insight into the people development skills of managers. Attrition, defined as people leaving the company,…
The Mental State of “Earning”
One business book that I have always held in high regard is titled Danger in the Comfort Zone by Judith Bardwick. It was published over 20 years ago and describes…
How to Actually Achieve the Vision?
Once the leader has nailed down the vision and announced it to the troops, he or she needs to quickly follow with the strategies for how that vision is to be accomplished. Objectives In developing the strategies, it…
Are You a Hard-To-Read Boss?
When it comes to bosses, over the decades I have worked for/observed a whole bunch. I think the hard-to-read bosses are the most troublesome. They come in three varieties: Only Positive. You know you aren’t perfect,…