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When Delegating, Make Accountability Clear

September 13, 2016

The word “accountable” can mean different things to different people. This is why delegation often backfires: The person taking on the task doesn’t know how much authority she has. The next time you delegate something, be explicit about which of…

Josh Bernoff on “Writing Without Bullshit”

September 12, 2016

There’s good news and bad news. First the bad news: “The tide of bullshit is rising.” I agree with Josh Bernoff, conceding that I have contributed to that elevation, to that tsunami of linguistic dung. However, there is also good…

4 Steps to Structure Your Team Meetings Better

September 11, 2016

Here is another valuable Management Tip of the Day from Harvard Business Review. To sign up for a free subscription to any/all HBR newsletters, please click here. * * * Let’s be honest: Most meetings are a waste of time,…

5 Steps for Creating an Adaptive Performance Management Process

September 10, 2016

Here is a brief excerpt from an article by Sharlyn Lauby for Halogen Software’s TalentSpace blog. To read the complete article, check out others, learn more about the firm, and sign up for email alerts, please click here. * *…

“Ask not for whom the bell tolls….”

September 8, 2016

Yesterday, the Dallas Morning News endorsed a Democratic presidential candidate for the first in more than 75 years. Here’s a portion of the announcement: “There is only one serious candidate on the presidential ballot in November. We recommend Hillary Clinton…Donald…

“It Don’t Cost Nuthin’ to be Nice” Paul (Bear) Bryant

September 7, 2016

Here is a reprise of a blog post that offers several valuable reminders at a time when civility remains an endangered species in our society. The way I heard it, Coach Bryant told the following story at a Touchdown Club…

Stanley Bing Asks “Does the Truth Still Matter?”

September 6, 2016

Here is a brief excerpt from an article by Stanley Bing for Fortune magazine, To read the complete article, check out others, obtain subscription information, and sign up for free email alerts, please click here. Illustration credit: Kevin Whipple for…

Anders Ericsson on Deliberate Practice

September 5, 2016

Thanks to research conducted by Anders Ericsson and his associates at Florida State University, we now know that achieving peak performance depends on a combination of factors: o Luck o Natural Ability o Temperament o Commitment o Expert Supervision and…

To Build Resilience, Write Down What You’re Grateful For

September 5, 2016

Here is another valuable Management Tip of the Day from Harvard Business Review. To sign up for a free subscription to any/all HBR newsletters, please click here. * * * When it comes to building your emotional resilience, nothing does…

Why People Quit Their Jobs

September 4, 2016

Here is an excerpt from an article by the editors at Harvard Business Review. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, obtain subscription information, and receive HBR email alerts, please click here. Illustration Credit: Paul…

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