THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
What we're reading & what we think about it
Why Failure is Important for the Workplace
“The idea that an 18-year-old doesn’t know how to fail on the one hand sounds preposterous. But I think in many ways we’ve pulled kids away from those natural learning experiences.” When he was seven or eight, my son was on a losing soccer team. I was thrilled. Why?...
Is Providing Positive Feedback Optional?
This article gives evidence that the old adage, "you can catch more flies with honey than vinegar" is true! Many managers avoid giving crucial feedback, albeit negative or positive; or they tend to focus on the negative. But a good manager balances praise and...
Will baby boomers stay in jobs – and overcrowd the market?
Many baby boomers intend to work past retirement age, and one article contends they will potentially overcrowd the job market. The article goes on to say this could create a problem for both younger and older workers. If the overcrowding keeps wages lower, then older...
There’s a Huge ROI When You Plan Vacations
With Memorial Day next Monday, the traditional start of the American summer and vacation season, here is some valuable research: when it comes to using vacation time, "Planners have an advantage over non-planners. They use more of their time." So before heading out to...
Wage Growth: Up? Down? Or sideways? Readers Beware
For college seniors entering the work force this year after graduation, there's a lot to look forward to: high employment rate, higher salaries. The future is bright. Or is it? Others have a more pessimistic outlook. They paint a dimmer picture for this next...
Who best to lead change? A conversation about race in the workplace
“Wouldn’t it be great if all the CEOs of the Fortune 500, who employ millions of people in the United States, came together and acknowledged that, notwithstanding everything we’ve tried, we can do even more about race?” Tim Ryan, the US Chairman of PwC asked. What...
