Why Leading By Example Isn't Always Enough
It takes more than just being a good person to inspire ethical conduct in employees.
7 Habits Of Parents Who Leave The Office At 5 P.M. Guilt-Free
Putting in late nights at the office doesn't always mean you are working harder. Here's how to structure your days to get everything done.
Why Entrepreneurs Should Practice Pessimism
Entrepreneurs are conditioned to tell themselves, "This will work. It has to work!" That might be a dangerous habit.
How To Optimise For Customer Delight
There are certain “givens” that customers expect, and they’re disappointed if they don’t happen. Then there are opportunities to create ‘magic’ which is where we often focus our customer service efforts. It’s natural to want to delight but we sometimes forget that focusing on the “givens” is as important as delivering the magic.
The Important Question Every Employee Should Be Able to Answer
One of the biggest things I wish I knew before starting a business is how to share with my employees the concept of purpose beyond profits. Over the years, I’ve found that both employees and leadership are often confounded with how to reconcile generating profits alongside fulfilling the purpose of the business. In other words, is the purpose of the business to produce a profit, or is it something entirely different? This is an important evaluation, because simultaneously optimizing both of these outcomes isn’t covered in the curriculum of even the top business schools.