Technology’s last frontier has long been understanding the nuances of human behavior, intelligence and personality traits. While we strive to improve … Read more

Technology’s last frontier has long been understanding the nuances of human behavior, intelligence and personality traits. While we strive to improve … Read more
There are times in many people’s working lives when, for one reason or another, they can’t work for a while. Sometimes the absence is anticipated — … Read more
“I am actually a good manager. I have had other people in the office comment on my managerial behaviors and they like it. Cause I treat people under me … Read more
Thinking you are right is a blind spot; not just for intellectuals, but for anyone who places being right above being sensitive to his or her surroundings. … Read more
“I see the classic image of the boss as a total anachronism. It may work in certain connotations like ‘organized crime boss,’ ‘union boss,’ or ‘pit boss.’ … Read more
“How do you handle it when you are now supervising your former teammates?” is one of the top five questions I get when teaching supervisory skills. This … Read more
With millions of messages bombarding us every day, the ability to listen is becoming a lost art. As leaders, we need to be able to hear what can move our … Read more
Although it’s now widely accepted that emotional intelligence (EI) is vital for managers, people still tend to assume that two of the most fundamental EI … Read more
All managers want their teams to be happy and engaged in their jobs. Unfortunately, even the greatest companies will occasionally find themselves with an … Read more
It’s a well-known cliché in HR circles that employees quit their bosses, not their jobs. However, having run many employee surveys and regularly studying … Read more
I’ve trained thousands of managers in different industries, with different levels of seniority and experience, with teams large and small. And, while they … Read more
Leading is like parenting — everybody thinks they do a much better job than they actually do. There’s a definite gap between how most executives assess … Read more
Employees need genuine connections with coworkers and the organization to be engaged. Study after study will tell you it’s all about treating them like … Read more
Do you ask for help when you need it? Do you wait until the very last minute? Would you prefer to suffer and go it alone rather than reach out to others … Read more
If you haven’t worked for a micromanager, you’ve heard about them. Employees buzz about these bosses over lunch, complain about them around the water … Read more
From deploying complex technology tools to streamlining communication, today’s organizations are doing everything in their power to increase efficiency. … Read more
The following are selections from the Humetrics blog. Performance reviews made simple Performance reviews are a universally dreaded exercise. However, … Read more
Even though I was a teacher for 25 years, I was not a model student. And whenever I was in trouble at school, I knew it not because of my teachers’ words, … Read more
A while ago, I was counseling a senior executive of a government bureau who was two years into shaping his agency to be more customer and results-centered. … Read more
“No one wanted to contribute to her holiday gift.” The assistant manager told me that during the holidays, it is customary of all employees of the retail … Read more