Strategic Leadership

1-Minute Strategies: November ’18

October 18, 2018
Just say no to Monday-morning meetings … Take a step back before changing up your breakroom … Saving or savings?

Pounce on fear to make progress

October 11, 2018
Most people respond to fear by trying to shove it aside so they can resume their work. But denying its intense power can prove futile.

Stuck staring at a blank page?

October 11, 2018
The next time you’re faced with writer’s block, one of these ideas may help the words flow more easily.

Avoid Twitter backlash

October 1, 2018
Everyone from celebrities to public officials has faced some serious heat for comments they made on Twitter. Regularly police your own account to avoid any fallout. Follow this advice.

Log in new tax break for computers

September 25, 2018
Think about buying a new computer and related gear for business use: A little-noticed provision in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act could really pay off.

How to lead when you hate the order you’re carrying out

September 13, 2018
How do you enforce an ill-advised layoff, or a dubious business decision, and still maintain your sanity and credibility?

4 reasons to rethink goal-setting

September 13, 2018
It’s simply a given that leaders carefully set and monitor lofty goals, and it’s an accepted trope of managerial culture that we encourage others to do the same. But it’s important to examine the possible downsides of relentless goal-setting.

Valuable online resources for keeping up with trends

September 4, 2018
What’s hot and what’s not with software, keywords and more? Before you put up a website or spend dollars on search engine optimization, or if you’re just wondering what everyone else is doing with their computing platforms, these sites give insight.

Draw a line in the sand on big mistakes

August 12, 2018
On January 27, 1967, three Apollo astronauts were killed in a flash fire inside their capsule while still on the launch pad. Flight Director Gene Kranz took some responsibility for failing the crew, and he went into a debriefing three days later ready for straight talk.

5 ways to screw up your work life

August 9, 2018
A surprising number of experienced executives make some bad moves. Here are the top five.