Giving Employers What They Really Don’t Want
Sometimes what we think other people think is not what they think. Michael Barnes and Bob Sternberg studied the extent… more
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Drucker’s test for people managers
Many decades ago, management guru Peter Drucker spelt out two tests for assessing how well managers are doing when it… more
Six Deep-Smart Accomplishments for Generations X and Y
In a recent column alluding to research revealing that ages 82 to 85 are among the happiest years of a… more
How to avoid common rating errors during performance appraisal?
Organizations would like to conduct their performance appraisals in an objective manner. But, a certain bit of subjectivity and bias… more
How Women Can Use Anger to Their Advantage
Over the years women and their emotions have taken a beating in the workplace. You know the accusations: women are… more
Can You Really Tell Whether Your Boss Is Telling the Truth?
Ninety-five percent of the time the answer to that question is a big solid “no.” Still, bosses matter a lot because… more
Effective Listening Is Not About Trying Harder
More and more as managers and professionals go up the ladder and gain more responsibility, they focus on listening. A case… more
Does Social Media Make You Anti-Social?
Well . . . No. And yes. The issue surfaces regularly in management situations. It sounds like this: “This guy is… more
“Employee Appreciation” – The wonder medicine for good employee performance!
I recently went to Sea World theme park. I was amazed by the extraordinary shows of the whales, dolphins and… more