The Practical Leader

AUGUST 16, 2023

Some managers will complain about a declining work ethic. When we look at 360 assessments or engagement surveys, it’s clear that a more accurate response to these managers is; nobody wants to work for you. Yet despite our very tight job market, highly effective “magnet companies” attract and hang on to good people.

Energy 52

Energy Crisis Absenteeism Leadership 52

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Because I teach a course on Product Management at Harvard Business School, I am routinely asked “what is the role of a Product Manager?” ” The role of a Product Manager (PM) is often referred to as the “CEO of the Product.” Performing market assessments. Running design sprints.

Productivity 8

Productivity Products Core Competence Management 8

Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 24, 2010

When this happens they aren’t motivated to update their headshots, create video marketing or present themselves as speakers. What makes time management difficult is that I might have a “to do” list together and a goal for that day, but depending on the needs of our customers I might not even touch that list.

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Learning-by-Doing Blog Class Open-book 185

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

Of course, they're doing it with the best of intentions. It was led people by who have devoted their career to this topic and included Daniel Goleman, coiner of the term "emotional intelligence." Typically, 80% of a company's managers believe their company has this differentiation. Few businesses are like Nelson's Navy.

Self-aware 15

Self-aware Goleman Emotional Intelligence Competitive Advantage 15

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 23, 2017

It can be disheartening and demoralizing when your boss tells you things he shouldn’t, says Annie McKee, founder of the Teleos Leadership Institute and a coauthor, with Daniel Goleman and Richard Boyatzis, of Primal Leadership. Be judicious about this course of action, however. Talk about circumstances, not people. Seek advice.

How To 8

How To COO Katz Due Diligence 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Bill George is best-known as the former CEO of Medtronic, where the company's market cap grew from $1.1 Their help enabled me to stop trying to "fix" her disease — which of course I couldn't — and just be there for her. billion to $60 billion during his tenure. For many of them, the experience has been transformative.

Open-book 9

Open-book Chemicals Chief Operating Officer Goleman 9