How Do I Announce A Layoff To My Team?
The only thing worse than reducing your workforce is notifying people who felt they were safe. I examine an ugly example of a layoff gone wrong and three lessons learned from the experience.
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How Do I Manage Through A Crisis? Lessons From A Financial Meltdown
History is our best teacher for how to proceed in a crisis. In this article, I examine my personal experience with a home builder during the credit crisis to demonstrate how leaders can act today.
What If You’re Wrong? When Not To Go Against The Grain As A Leader
Conventional wisdom states that leaders should zig when others zag. But is this advice prudent when it involves the safety of your team? When your decisions impact the well-being of others, lean instead on the wisdom of crowds.
How Can I Motivate A Team?
This article examines a strategy that works for CEO's of Fortune 500 companies and coaches of youth sports teams. To build a winning team, these two conditions must be met.