October 26, 2016

Five Steps To Respond Responsibly To A Boss On A Rant

For all the emphasis on respect in the workplace, many leaders struggle with how to respond when their boss goes on a rant. An effective rant […]
October 26, 2016

How a leader’s philosophy directly affects an organization’s culture

On Sept. 22, Preet Bharara, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced the filing of a complaint alleging that several of New […]
October 19, 2016

6 types of false apologies from Clinton and Trump that only make things worse

There is an epidemic that is sweeping the nation: the false apology. It is destroying trust and goodwill on many levels, deepening divisions, and squandering opportunities […]
October 12, 2016

How to deliver a good reprimand like Nick Saban

A remarkable leadership lesson occurred during Alabama’s Sept. 10 win over Western Kentucky, when viewers witnessed Alabama Coach Nick Saban direct some heated remarks at offensive […]
October 5, 2016

6 key questions for effective performance management

Question: Pete, what is your view on the best approach to performance management? There’s something broken in our process. Everyone is working hard, but our employees […]
September 28, 2016

The rules for healthy competition and collaboration in business

Question: Pete, my team functions like Jekyll and Hyde. Sometimes we become so competitive with each other that each person seems interested only in winning, no […]
September 21, 2016

5 ways to remove profane language at work

Question: Pete, our workplace is filled with cussing from the chief executive to the customer service rep. I hear f-bombs, s-words and JC/GD at least three […]
September 14, 2016

5 occasions when leaders should send handwritten notes

Question: What is the right way to communicate with an employee about personal issues like a death in his/her family, a new baby, or other significant […]