LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

Brief  Countless employees are leaving jobs to find workplaces with leader-led cultures that offer support, growth opportunities and engagement, writes Larry Robertson. "Without culture as the central strategic priority and imperative, those workers are done working...

Brief  Teams can benefit from a formal document declaring values, desired behaviors and how those traits influence hiring, promoting and coaching, writes Art Petty. "Done correctly, this tool opens the door to feedback important for your growth and development," Petty...

Brief  In a changing workplace, focus less on linear paths to titles and promotions and instead seek out work that emphasizes interpersonal skills, provides personal growth and adds value to the organization, writes Julie Winkle Giulioni. "Communication, empathy,...

Brief  If you don't know the point of a meeting and feel your presence will not add value, it's OK to ask who will attend, what the agenda is or why you're needed. And if you don't get the answers you need, politely decline or offer your input through email or a phone...

Brief  Resilience is something you can develop, especially when you find others for support, seek fulfillment beyond yourself and avoid trapping yourself in a victim mindset, writes LaRae Quy. "When you talk out your fears and concerns, you'll find that people who...

Brief  Gossip is a natural part of life, but you decide whether you'll engage in positive, neutral or negative gossip, writes Dan Rockwell. "When you say, 'Your reputation precedes you,' you acknowledge the power of gossip," Rockwell writes.   Insight Slander and...

Brief  An agile performance management program can improve employee engagement by creating clearly articulated goals and increasing the cycle of regular feedback, but managers will need the right training and resources to do this successfully, writes Casey Pechan....

Brief  If your New Year's intentions are waning, try revising core habits such as your sleep schedule, exercise routine and daily practice of visualizing success, writes Scott Eblin, who shares what he's working on. "If your mojo is fading, take a little bit of time...

Brief  Changing your focus from perfection to producing excellent work in partnership with others can help you become more efficient without sacrificing quality or affecting morale, writes self-described perfectionist Naphtali Hoff. "When we pursue excellence or high...