by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Leadership |
Most of us know what Supervising Closely looks like. It’s doing things like: Setting goals. Telling what needs to be done. Explaining how to do it. Setting timelines. Checking progress. Providing frequent feedback. And most of us...
by Jennifer Kahnweiler | Guest Post |
Guest Post by Jennifer B. Kahnweiler I am delighted to host this guest post by my colleague Jennifer Kahnweiller in celebration of the launch of her excellent new book Quiet Influence: The Introvert”s Guide to Making a Difference. Jennifer is recognized...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Team Effectiveness |
In 1996, 51% of US employees were reported to be members of team. By 2006, it had increased to 84%. As our world becomes more complex, the need for teams will continue to grow. Understanding the characteristics of effective teams gives you a target to shoot for and...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Leadership, Personal Effectiveness |
I just arrived in Sarasota, Florida for my 5 Around Retreat. Twenty-three years ago, we began meeting as a group of business executives and consultants with the intent of using each other as resources to address the challenges we were facing in leading organizations. ...
by Dennis Bakke | Guest Post |
Guest Post by Dennis Bakke “The meanest company in America,” Businessweek called Dish Network in a scathing feature last month. What struck me most after reading the article was the description of co-founder Charlie Ergen’s management style as “pounding people...