What’s the sexiest tech acquisition of the past five or six years? You probably just had “Instagram” somewhere near your lips, but what if it were a time … Read more

What’s the sexiest tech acquisition of the past five or six years? You probably just had “Instagram” somewhere near your lips, but what if it were a time … Read more
You can tell a lot about people based on how they manage their time. The ones who are notoriously late are the same people who are consistently a dollar … Read more
In a recent episode of the TV series Stranger Things, the four main characters, all young boys, show up at school on Halloween dressed as Ghostbusters. The … Read more
Disengaged, unmotivated, or unhappy employees are a huge problem for the United States. Gallup’s 2017 report State of the American Workplace … Read more
It is fundamentally impossible for one person to “do it all.” At some point, you are going to need to learn how to say “no” when your bosses or co-workers … Read more
A human resources manager holds a vital position within their company, as their role directly affects the lives of employees in significant ways. In a … Read more
We all know communication is central to the success of any relationship. So why, then, do so many companies and HR managers have trouble setting effective … Read more
“When it is obvious that a goal cannot be reached, do not adjust the goal; adjust your course.” —attributed to Confucius When available, I enjoy watching … Read more
The word ‘agile’ has been a buzz word for some time now. Agile – by definition – is the ability to move quickly and easily. Agile from a project management … Read more
Note: This is the third in a series of interviews with industry leading scholars, CEOs, founders and consultants on the subject of managed. The interviews … Read more
Checking off your to-do list gives you a huge sense of accomplishment. So, it’s important for you to get as many tasks done in one day as possible. You’re … Read more
Demand for speed has overtaken all other priorities, it seems; whether it’s a program, a deliverable, a result, or a change, leaders want it NOW or … Read more
I was in a board meeting when a sales manager was asked the cost to procure each new account. Her answer was: “It depends. Do you want the $15,000 answer … Read more
Most executives are accustomed to tracking a wide variety of variables that affect our organizations: capital expenditures, return on investment, … Read more
Note: The following post is an excerpt from Michael Bungay Stanier’s The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever, … Read more
Second of two parts More and more organizations are recognizing the benefits of sharing data and giving direct control – not only to managers, but to the … Read more
It’s that time of year – New Year’s resolution time. How many of us set resolutions with every good intention to follow through, but after a few months bad … Read more
“Much talking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune. The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, … Read more
Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. Can your team make a decision? I was … Read more
What’s a good staff meeting? This is such an important topic that any effective manager needs to really get it right. Here are some questions I get: What … Read more