The One Word Confident People Always Say
It happens like this. Your co-worker comes strolling down the hallway and peers around the corner at you. You look up, annoyed by the interruption. She then quickly asks…
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How Smart Managers Hide From Responsibility
Do smart leaders avoid responsibility? Learn how stepping back and delegating responsibility can actually help your team.
The One Sign You Have Incredible Mental Toughness
I heard him yell my name from his big office — “Brian, do you have a minute?” “I guess I do now,” I thought as I crawled out of my cube and strolled down the hall.…
The Secret to an Awesome Event: Your Weekly Innovation
The events industry is in trouble. Last year, a survey conducted by Eventbrite and Hubspot found that despite ballooning event budgets, 51% of event organizers saw no…
How Smart Employees Trick Their Boss
On Monday, I wrote about How Deceptive Leaders Hurt Employees. I explained that during times of stress, telling someone to “Just relax” insults them. It’s shallow and…
The One Lie Deceptive Leaders Tell
I have been to two funerals in the last month. Sarah, my sister-in-law, passed away at 40, leaving my brother and his two kids to keep going without her. And I just…
When Your Boss Throws You Under the Bus
On Tuesday, I wrote about How Smart Managers Throw Employees Under the Bus. The title surprised many of my friends and colleagues. They thought I was actually…
How Smart Managers Throw Employees Under the Bus
Your co-worker just made another terrible mistake. And you are going to suffer because of it. You both look bad now, and you are tired of being frowned upon for his…
Why This CEO Hates Brainstorming
I get the cold shivers whenever I hear someone say, “We need to figure that out.” I should not, but I sadly do. A lackluster CEO whom I once worked with would use this…
Put Big Employee Ideas into Action: Your Weekly Innovation
In today’s fast-paced world, every business can benefit from a better way to manage change. Being able to quickly adapt is a competitive advantage, allowing companies to…
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