Netflix made two big mistakes by paying attention to data but not to people or common sense. There's a lesson there. Leadership MORE >>

To create your personal leadership philosophy, you must define your principles or rules of conduct.  These principles you will live and work by are called maxims.  Maxims do not contain buzzwords ( like leverage, optimize, outside the box, win-win ).  Theory is nice.  Application is where you have an impact on the world around you. Add to Cart. MORE >>

If you're a boss, you know that every day is a challenge to do better. When you exercise your brain works better. Boss's Tip of the Day MORE >>

Wait for inspiration to strike. Focus solely on the short or long term. Don't be in the moment. Pack your day with distractions. Make a list of your uncompleted projects and give it frequent glances. Take no joy in the process. Fail to cultivate patience. Keep comparing yourself to others. Watch a lot of television. Don't examine your assumptions. MORE >>

The reason your team isn’t fully engaged is you aren’t fully committed to them. They know, you’re dedicated to them only so long as their performance pleases you. They know organizational interests come first, theirs don’t. They know you’re playing hide-n-seek with opportunities, pay raises, and promotions to manipulate them. MORE >>