Effective Managers Focus On Outcomes More Than Process
Early in my career, I took a call from the top executive in my business. This was an unusual phone call, as he was several rungs up in the corporate
Early in my career, I took a call from the top executive in my business. This was an unusual phone call, as he was several rungs up in the corporate
Pictures don't do it justice. A vein is running along the young hero's neck. The strap of the sling is hidden along David's back, out of view of the warrior he
I use a personal experience interviewing with a bully CEO to illustrate the four main types of managers, and how you can become your best version of a leader.
I relate the mistakes I made with my first experience of firing an employee to a defined process that helps both parties win.
I’m listening to my team and growing increasingly irritated. One by one, they list off the reasons we can’t do better. I was still new to my sales manager role, only six
I am crazy about Dan Carlin’s podcast, "Hardcore History." I am not a history buff and read minimal military history before finding Carlin’s unique show. From the first episode, I was
I nearly accepted an executive role with a big company in Chicago several years ago. I passed through the first round of interviews and enjoyed the time I spent with everyone,
“Who are the best performers in the company?” I hosted a new hire orientation for years as an executive with a Fortune 500 company. This question came from a college graduate
“Ian, we need you to lead our intern program this summer.” “Do we have an intern program?” “Not yet. You’ll figure it out.” “Got it.” I was pumped. I was 24 years old and