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Why Fear Kills Your Creativity
June 3, 2015
Why Fear Kills Your Creativity

I was blown away by the response of Sunday’s article, “Why Cruel Leaders Get All the Love.” More than 100,000 readers took time to read the post, and more than 250 left…

The 3 Best Ways to Love Your Customers
June 2, 2015
The 3 Best Ways to Love Your Customers

You have come to expect bad service. You hate calling the bank, right? You just know you will spend a good part of your morning on hold. And you can predict with accuracy…

Gifted Children Do Not Become Gifted Employees
June 1, 2015
Gifted Children Do Not Become Gifted Employees

Do gifted children make the best employees? Find out why gifted children do not always grow up to be successful at work.

Why Cruel Leaders Get All the Love
May 31, 2015
Why Cruel Leaders Get All the Love

Years ago, I worked alongside a man who was a real tyrant. He would bark orders at his direct reports, and they would practically jump out of their shoes to do as he…

Why Kanban Alone Is Never Enough for Product Development
May 29, 2015
Why Kanban Alone Is Never Enough for Product Development

There is a growing trend. I hear about it on a daily basis. Product teams implementing Kanban style boards to speed up innovation and improve their development process.…

Really, Leaders Should Stop Going Out to Lunch
May 28, 2015
Really, Leaders Should Stop Going Out to Lunch

I received quite a response to last week’s article, “Why Exceptional Leaders Skip Lunch.” I pointed out that working at your desk through your lunch hour was a good way…

The One Word That Honest Leaders Never Say
May 27, 2015
The One Word That Honest Leaders Never Say

Did you work for a boss who said “Trust me!” and then went on to hurt you? When this happens, it is not only a sucker punch to the gut. It has lasting implications.

Why Sam the "Yes Man" Never Got Paid
May 26, 2015
Why Sam the "Yes Man" Never Got Paid

I used to know a guy — we’ll call him Sam — who always agreed with everything the CEO said or did. He loved the CEO even when she was nasty or very, very wrong. He was a…