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Regulation: innovators shudder at the mere mention of this term. But does it have to be this way? Not according to Kevin Werbach, a Wharton legal studies and business ethics professor. In a recent podcast, he explained why regulation doesn’t have to be the enemy of innovation, especially in what he calls the “Internet of…

You’re smart. Proficient. A flexible thinker. And an excellent leader. But do you inspire your employees to greatness? The word “passion” is commonly defined as a “strong and barely controllable emotion.” In organizational leadership, passion is the fuel that ignites success. It motivates you and your team to act. It’s the intangible difference separating “good”…

Good morning! You woke up full of enthusiasm. You were determined to make a productive start and get a ton accomplished by 10:00 a.m. But then your keys weren’t where you left them. And a new construction zone made you 15 minutes late to work. And your Inbox was flooded with emails demanding your attention.…

Ever been criticized at work? Was the feedback delivered in a constructive way, or did you feel like you were being personally attacked? The answer probably has a lot to do with how that criticism was delivered. Providing constructive feedback is an integral part of successful employee management. When the feedback is positive, it’s a…

Your organization had a great Q1 – congratulations! Now do it all over again. No pressure there, right? Creating short bursts of high productivity is relatively simple to accomplish: offer a cash bonus or some other type of highly desirable, tangible reward, and employees will typically boost their efforts. Temporarily. But how do you sustain…

Small changes can have a dramatic impact. Take the quality of your life, for example. You don’t have to give up all your worldly possessions, permanently drop off the grid, or become an environmental vegan to be happier. In fact, drastic changes can increase your stress levels – and they’re usually not sustainable. If you…

You’re intelligent. Savvy. And an expert in your field. But could the words and phrases you use in everyday work conversations make you sound like Lloyd Christmas? Right or wrong, people judge you based on the way you converse, and a seemingly innocuous comment can easily be misinterpreted (and forever impact a co-worker’s perception of…

Is your corporate culture unifying – or unintentionally divisive? Before you answer, you should read this Harvard Business Review post by John Traphagan. Most of us accept the common definition of “corporate culture” as a shared set of values, attitudes, standards and beliefs that characterize how a company’s employees and management interact and handle outside…

Chicken or beef? Wouldn’t it be great if all leadership decisions were as simple as choosing which entrée you’d like? But as you know all too well, most business decisions carry greater weight and are much more convoluted: Take on a huge client that doesn’t quite fit your strengths…or take a pass? Stay the course…or…

They insist on bringing their exotic pet to work. Every day. Off leash. They converted their cubicle to a nail salon – and business is booming. Their daily “lunch break” has devolved into a five-hour nap. Firing these (thankfully fictional) employees would be a cinch. But in the real world, deciding to terminate an employee…