Each week, I contribute dozens of articles on business-related topics to a variety of Web properties. Here are some of my favorite posts from this week. * 5 Ways Managers Can Help Employees Stand More at Work [PayScale] * Millennial Women Fight Back Against Unemployment Rates by Starting Businesses [PayScale] * Google '...
You might think that movies are just for entertainment, but today's must-reads prove that there are plenty of leadership lessons to be learned from famous films. * Here's an offer you can't refuse: leadership lessons from "The Godfather," including the importance of community,...
A French chef I once worked with had a management mantra for perfection and productivity that translates beautifully into a business environment. Most chefs are demanding perfectionists by nature, but French chefs are proud to take this stereotype to new heights. This particular chef was no exception: motivation was the...
In the ongoing debate over the factors most crucial to a business' success, one matchup remains constant: culture vs. strategy. Today's must-reads tackle this topic from various angles. * Culture either drives company strategy or undermines it. Don't let "culture vultures" suffocate your strategy....
We know that bad management can hinder employee morale and job performance, but new research indicates that poor leaders can even mess with their subordinates' overall well-being. A study published in the Journal of Business and Psychology asked 1,100 employees to rate statements like "my supervisor tries...
In my last newsletter, I shared tips to manage millennials for maximum productivity, but there's one management mistake that will throttle Gen-Y workers' efficiency every time: disengaged management, otherwise known as "not caring." As I wrote in my column for Lifehack.org this week, millennials...
