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Why do we keep using the phrase work–life balance? As my brilliant friend Markita Roberson said a long time ago, it should be life–work balance! Or, perhaps, just a life balance? Logically, life itself comes before any activity of life. This logic seems...

When people on your team are quitting, not performing, or seeming disengaged, what should you do? Instead of sitting them down, reviewing their goal progress, and telling them to work harder, channel your inner gardener. That means, taking ownership of meeting your...

Management and leadership: The two words may seem synonymous, but in practice they are quite different. Management is about managing others. Leadership is about seeing and hearing others, setting a direction, and then letting go of managing what happens next. If you...

The era of hybrid, flexible work has opened up a new kind of career path, one where the climb isn’t necessarily to the top. Used to be, the goal was to climb the career ladder: start in an entry-level position and travel in a single, vertical direction up the rungs to...

Last month, my company held its first in-person Workhuman Live gathering after two years holding it online. The energy was electric and a bit edgy, because the business leaders there sensed that we are at a crossroads. The confluence of technology, social challenges,...

Companies have been struggling to define and improve accountability processes —from annual performance appraisals to routine check-ins with the boss — for decades, and most employees still dread the conversations. Most of these processes usually result in forced...

There is plenty in the news about the “Great Resignation.” Today, that conversation is turning into the “Great Regret.” Employers have much to learn and think about from this unprecedented job turnover rate. Researchers at McKinsey & Company say that employees are...

Don't just promote accountability – build a culture where people pick up the trash. Organizations have an accountability crisis, according to the Workplace Accountability Study. Leaders know that accountability is vital for success. However, they struggle to build a...

In the wake of the Great Resignation, many business leaders may feel like their teams are in shambles. The United States recently hit a record mark, with 5 million more job openings than unemployed people. While a desire to earn higher wages certainly plays a role in...