Randy, what tips do you have for softening the tone in my e-mails without sacrificing efficiency? find anything other than direct annoying, so I’m really at a loss. This was the question sent by a person in a professional, high-stress, fully-packed, heavily-scheduled job.  It is an understandable question. On the one hand, you want [.]. MORE >>

As we slowly make our way through the remaining weeks of the year, many organizations are now shifting their focus to an exercise that is often met with disdain and apprehension – the annual performance review. walked out of his office feeling a mixture of disappointment in myself and frustration with his leadership. MORE >>

If you're a boss, you know that every day is a challenge to do better. Instead of turning your airplane seat into an office, use travel time creatively. Boss's Tip of the Day MORE >>

Bad things will happen. It’s not a matter of if; it’s a matter of when. Even optimists knows it’s true. Hi performing leaders, according to Jim Collins are “paranoid performers.” They’re always asking, “What if,” and then preparing for it. They think about and anticipate the day of “bad things.” ” What ifs: I hate what [.]. MORE >>

Everyone has a boss. Even the CEO answers to the Board of Directors. The BOD answers to the employees and shareholders. In the workplace, one’s boss can be a key ingredient the performance of a leader and their team. We’ve all heard this phrase:  “A leader is only as good as the people who work for [.]. MORE >>