I’ve always been cautious about mixing social morality and business morality. This is in part because I’m cautious about the ways powerful entities like commercially successful enterprises can too-easily force the leaders’ narrow personal values on their employees, community and customers. But this presidential election has me rethinking my caution…. Read More»
True success in the business world often depends making the right business decisions at the right time. This has only grown more complicated over the years as organizations are inundated with increasingly complex problems. If you feel overwhelmed at times when making these decisions, you’re not alone. But in much the same way that technology has made crucial decisions more common, it can also aid in ensuring you make the correct call.
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You can tell a lot about a person by what they read. A person’s reading habits can tell you what they find important and what topics interest them. They can also reveal the importance that person places on learning and self-improvement. So what are you reading right now? How much do read each day?… Read More»
Pro-active listening is just one such technique for more effective negotiating, but for many it’s the gateway to a new form of positive compromise. To tune up the other aspects of your technique, be sure to check out this new infographic which identifies and explains seven effective tools to boost anyone’s game, from business beginner to seasoned entrepreneur…. Read More»
The extent to which people in your shop learn and grow in their role doesn’t solely depend on the subject matter. It also depends on the extent to which you believe the subject matters. You have a choice whether or not to prioritize your employees’ growth…. Read More»
Across industries around the world, attention is shifting to design thinking as an approach for unleashing creativity and innovation in organizations…. Read More»
One of the most challenging issues in modern day life is the level of stress we all deal with. Constant connectedness makes it almost impossible to get away from, and of course we bring our stress into our workplace…. Read More»
It’s that time of year again — cold and flu season, winter blues, and low energy have invaded your office. The harsh weather brings costly challenges to businesses and puts the health of employees at risk. But supporting employee health can combat some of winter’s worst effects. This infographic — compiled by Limeade, a corporate wellness […] Read more… Read More»
Workaholic–this is worn like a badge of honor by many entrepreneurs and executives, but the truth is that in the long run it’s not helping anyone. Working long hours and sacrificing one’s personal life is not good for business. The belief in work-life balance is a zero-sum game with no winners. When you play this game […] Read more… Read More»
Continued from yesterday’s Diversity in Tech – Injustice is a Human Issue. The Story of Ettie Rout This twin issue of access to education, on the one hand, and how education isn’t necessary for success is the starting point for a New Zealand woman who took on an issue of social justice: Ettie Rout. I’ve […] Read more… Read More»
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