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In part 1 of this article we began to explore what Catherine Mattice, a consultant, coach, and trainer had to offer about workplace bullying, including its similarity to harassment and the differences under the law. Today we’ll look at the importance of accountability as well as some methods for preventing bullying.
Being coached doesn’t always feel good. So, how can you tell if it’s working? You know you are getting great coaching when …
Being coached doesn’t always feel good. So, how can you tell if it’s working? You know you are getting great coaching when …
Unfortunately, there isn’t typically one set of tools or metrics you can rely on when evaluating newly promoted employees. How employees should be evaluated once they’re promoted depends on a variety of factors, such as their current skill sets and experience levels, the size of the project or team they’re overseeing and the team’s expertise, […]
The human brain is an amazing organ. It comprises the same biological matter as the rest of the body, but remarkably, it somehow gives rise to consciousness and self-awareness. Despite years of research, scientists are still mystified by how it actually does this. Nobody really understands how living cells, sorted and connected in just the […]
The human brain is an amazing organ. It comprises the same biological matter as the rest of the body, but remarkably, it somehow gives rise to consciousness and self-awareness. Despite years of research, scientists are still mystified by how it actually does this. Nobody really understands how living cells, sorted and connected in just the […]
A global economy means global competition. It also means complicated transnational economic environments; divergent regulations; and complicated networks of suppliers, customers, and business partners. Perhaps now more than ever, strong leaders are needed to help ensure the success of businesses in an economy that has become increasingly competitive—and increasingly complex.
Have you ever tried to run with a rock in your shoe? At first, you tell yourself you can keep going—it’s a small rock, after all, and you’re in the zone. Sooner or later, though, what was a small rock causing mild discomfort will cause real pain. You have no choice but to stop and […]
Within my first 6 years in the U.S. Army, I had been a member of four different battalions (around 700 soldiers organized into four subunits), been a member of two combat arms branches, evaluated leaders from six different battalions, and been across the world and the United States. Military training had taught me that the […]
Businesses—indeed all institutions—need strong leaders. Even the company with the best talent, greatest infrastructure, most lucrative government contacts, etc., will ultimately flounder if it doesn’t have a leader to steer the course and put all those assets to good, productive use.