Great bosses know that most important thing they do is help others succeed.

That’s why feedback from the boss and face time with the boss are so important. Your feedback lets employees know where they stand, how they’re valued … Read more

I’m sometimes asked to suggest worthwhile books for bosses. I’m pretty picky about my favorites. They need to be practical, helpful, grounded in solid research and well-written. After all, managers have so little spare time these days, that when … Read more

It’s a challenging time to be a boss. You’re managing change and most likely doing so with a smaller budget and fewer people on your team. The workloads are heavier and the paychecks lighter. The demand for quality, innovation and … Read more

Imagine that two bosses are discussing their respective views on managing teams. Eavesdrop with me, and think about which boss sounds more like you:

The best reason to involve others in decisions is a simple one: buy in. A line in a classic management book, “Getting to Yes,” says it well:

I usually find ideas for this column in the everyday lives of leaders and organizations — their joys and challenges. Today, the inspiration comes from sorrow, from the passing of a newswoman with a remarkable understanding of leadership.

Cancer took … Read more

I don’t even have to ask if you are managing change these days. If you’re a supervisor of any sort, it comes with the territory. It might involve technology, systems, job roles and responsibilities, collaboration, consolidation, regulation or even social … Read more