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Scrolling social media. Long lunches. Arriving late. Leaving early. “Phoning in” half-baked work. Moving slower than a sloth in a meditation retreat . . . There’s not much more annoying …

I’ve attended and led many strategy meetings over the years. Some were a colossal waste of time. So how do you successfully facilitate and execute strategy meetings for your team …

The unexamined life collapses into trivialities. Every sunrise is your opportunity to declutter and begin again. Declutter your day before distraction defines you. Keep reading this article on Leadership Freak.

Complaints about others might be self-serving. Or people could feel genuine concern, frustration, or a desire to improve situations. Or maybe they seek to elevate their status by pulling someone …

The lumberjack said if his life depended upon his ability to cut down a tree in five minutes he would spend three minutes sharpening his axe. Don’t have one-on-ones if …

You probably think backstabbers and manipulators when someone brings up politics. If unethical office politics turn your stomach, good. Don’t be naive about office politics. The back alleys of organizational …

Insecure people are conformists. Doubt produces caution. It’s easy to manage insecure people. Post rules. Limit choices. Tweak work. Honor conformity. Punish initiative. Do you really want to enable boldness? …

Happiness at work escapes you when you think, “I’ll be happy when.” I’ll be happy when I earn a promotion. I’ll be happy when I’m on vacation. I’ll be happy …

Rejected internal candidates are nearly twice as likely to leave. Other problems include low morale, strained relationships, job dissatisfaction, and envy. You can’t promote every qualified employee. Here are four …

The mentors who changed my life chose me. I didn’t choose them. Don’t get me wrong. I’m constantly seeking mentors, but an unexpected knock at the door often has astonishing …