In my last post, I talked about research from brain science psychiatrist Dr. Edward Hallowell. In his book, Shine: Using Brain Science to Get the
How can you be sure to bring out the best in people? If you’re on a team and responsible for results, you know how hard
No management guru has yet found the golden key to unlocking the full panoply of human potential at work, but research sheds new light on
Managers sincerely want their people to achieve excellence at work. Leadership and management alike know they can’t achieve expected business results without the full engagement
I’ve been reviewing the latest employee engagement survey results publish by Gallup that show only slight improvements over the last decade. With so many organizations
To think that people can manage themselves is a revolutionary concept for leaders of organizations. And yet there are some businesses doing it quite successfully.
Managers looking to boost team performance need to minimize mistakes without crushing creativity. Some bosses may inadvertently suppress people’s creative insights. While bragging about innovative,
Many of the problems with teams are obvious, yet some are hidden from view. You may think your team is running along smoothly—and on the
When’s the last time you evaluated your work groups for team effectiveness? A recent survey found that 91 percent of high-level managers believe teams are
If you do nothing else as a manager, learn to appreciate your people. It’s simple and effective. If you want to excel at managing performance,
Business is an active, demanding endeavor. Only those who consistently apply themselves succeed. Organizations that thrive require leaders who actively dream, plan, engage, solve, pursue,
Surveys and studies indicate global job dissatisfaction is at a two-decade high. Disengaged employees account for nearly 70 percent of the workforce, which significantly affects
Most employees favor consensus-run organizations where leaders manage democratically through inclusion and feedback. Consensus-style leadership is a refreshing alternative to tyrannical leadership, but democracy, taken
Sudden information is generally incomplete, incorporating whatever is available at the moment. By contrast, leaders sift through information, take time to gather data, and draw
