How much thinking should I do for my people?
I will continue under the assumption that you want to tap into the creative possibilities of our species rather than treat people like unfeeling machines.
Don't Make Ties that Bind; Make Ties that Build
Outstanding leaders make sure every team member sees the vision of what they are building together and how each person is making an important contribution. How do you know if your people feel connected?
The Charge of Learning to Lead from a Management Posting
The demands of planning, organizing, scheduling, producing, and measuring can leave managers with little time to develop so-called soft skills.
How to Avoid Making People Mistakes
All leaders make mistakes. Most important decisions have to do with developing and deploying talent. Do our people feel engaged and committed? Here are some tips for avoiding people mistakes.
Culture, a Human Petri dish
The Petri dish is named for the German biologist, Julius Richard Petri. It is a shallow glass cylinder used by mad scientists to culture cells.