This article identifies three essentials in developing trust – communicating consistently, transparently and authentically – and suggests that uncertainty has some positive aspects.... read more
The theme I have heard most from managers this year is the difficulty of building trust with staff during a period of uncertainty. Subordinates crave certainty – or seem to – but managers can’t deliver... read more
This article examines how the five W’s (who, what, where, when and why) can give a person direction and meaning to their careers. It also explores how lives tend to be broken into two stages.... read more
The Five W’s are standard information-gathering techniques for journalists and police. But consultant Robert Glazer argues who, what, where, when and why are also helpful questions for you to plot your career path. “If we... read more
This article examines the tension between valuing one’s time and the urge to make money and recommends which should dominate and how to accomplish that end.... read more
We have long heard that time is money. But at the same time, we know that money does not necessarily bring happiness. Indeed, the quest for money can lead to a feeling of time poverty,... read more
This article examines our predisposition to tackle perceived urgent problems over more important issues and suggests ways in which we can correct this habit.... read more
Peter Bregman used to end each day the same way: Telling his wife he didn’t complete his to-do list. It might have been a super-productive day, but the leadership development consultant felt a tinge of... read more
Our work day might be seen as a continual battle between what’s important and what’s urgent. Of course, sometimes tasks are both urgent and important. But often, there’s a choice between the two, and urgency... read more
You may have had a job when the pandemic struck – and may still have one. But the future is uncertain. So this is a good time to think about how to increase your odds... read more
This article explores the relative values of developing your strengths or working on your weaknesses and examines which you might choose to emphasize.... read more
This article explores the benefits of keeping people involved and informed and the increased challenges of doing so as more and more people work remotely.... read more
