Do What You Love. And Love What You Do

In a previous post we introduced the concept of “middle-manager-less-organizations” (MMLOs for short). These companies run their businesses successfully without a middle management layer. Large and…

It's 10:34 a.m. on a Thursday morning while I'm writing this. Headphones on. Spotify activated. Weird 'Focus Mode' playlist playing. Notifications are turned off for both laptop and phone. I'm in the…

«Start by splitting up deep work and shallow work; you can't properly do it simultaneously. Kill distractions, especially when you do your more important focused work. Allow for important breaks. Plan your other tasks around your deep work.»

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«Conclusion: figure out which meetings to keep and which ones to ditch.»

Now that most of us have returned from vacation and are getting back at it in the (home) office, it's time for some plain and simple tips to keep that vacation vibe going as long as possible. The key…

«breaks are not a sign of sloth but a sign of strength."»

Putting employees first, customers second, and shareholders last definitely sounds odd to many when they first see it. That concept was also odd to me—until a transformation project was initiated at…

A lack of trust can be a major blow to an organization, impacting productivity, engagement and ultimately retention if employees feel distrusted.

Working in a team can inspire striving – or encourage free-riding. What makes a difference is how the teamwork is designed

«For example, when people who are working as part of a team perceive their own work as dispensable – as not making a meaningful contribution to the performance of their team – they tend to show less effort than they would when working alone. (Typically, studies use performance as an indicator of effort.)»

Research shows that leaders who prioritize relationships with their employees and lead from a place of positivity and kindness simply do better, and company culture has a bigger influence on employee…

«And when you dig deeper to explore what “happiness” at work means for employees, it comes down to positive relationships.»

With great power comes, er, unclear responsibility and zero accountability.

Discover what a mentor does, why different types of mentors exist, why mentoring is important, and four ways to be a transformative mentor yourself.

«mentors have three things in common. They motivate, inspire, and support.»