Gallup reports that barely 1 in 10 people have “what it takes” to be a leader or manager. And nearly 2 in 10 have “some” of these traits that Gallup reports as necessary for a good manager or leader. Which is why we were so moved as to write about 9 simple ways you […]
Your Unlimited Vacation Policy is killing your Employees (Not Literally)
We get it. On paper, it sounds amazing. “Unlimited Vacation Policy”. Has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? But in reality, the popular Unlimited Vacation policy might actually be making your employees work longer hours and take fewer days off. In a growing list of cool benefits like free beer, nap pods, shuttle access, […]
Want your employees to follow you; Bond with them.
Any number of books and speakers (including me) will tell you that a leader’s responsibility is to manage change, set direction, inspire their teams, and the list goes on. Left from the list of “must do’s” is another mandate that a leader must take to heart. A leader must bond with everyone on the team. […]
Some Pizza and a thank you
In his upcoming book, Payoff: The Hidden Logic That Shapes Our Motivations, New York Times bestselling author and professor, Dan Ariely dives deep into what motivates us all. For employees, oddly enough, it could be as simple as some pizza and compliments. Ever wonder how effective those company pizza parties are? For me, they’re very effective. […]
Three Reasons Your Best Employees Don’t Feel Recognized
THIS ARTICLE first appeared in Forbes as an original piece written by Louis Efron, regular contributor to Forbes Magazine and Forbes.com. With express consent of Louis himself, we are re-releasing it because it’s just that good. We’re also excited to announce that after Louis releases his next book, we will be creating new and exciting content […]