If you're a boss, you know that every day is a challenge to do better. Don't try to manage what you can't observe.<< MORE >>

Studying individual leaders is a great way to learn about leadership. Think of each article as a mini-case study in leadership. This week I'm pointing you to posts by and about Sir Ronald Cohen, Prasad Kaipa, Doug Oberhelman, Ginni Rometty, Harry Herington, Dick Costolo, and Phil Jackson.<< MORE >>

If you're a boss, you know that every day is a challenge to do better. Power questions can help you and the team improve performance. "What's new?" is a power question.<< MORE >>

Ideas are like the rain. To begin with both are the result of natural processes. << MORE >>

If you're a boss, you know that every day is a challenge to do better. Power questions can help you and the team improve performance. "Who will be affected?" is a power question. << MORE >>

Here are choice articles on hot leadership topics culled from the business schools, the business press and major consulting firms, to start off your work week. They're about leadership and strategy, success and failure and important issues of the day. This week, I'm pointing you to articles about leadership and strategy, industries (including automotive, movies, and venture capital), the workplace (virtual and otherwise) and stories about LeBron James and Steve Burd.<< MORE >>

Seems like there's always more to learn about Big Data. Maybe a TV sitcom is the answer.<< MORE >>

Here's a review of my posts on leadership and talent development this week. There were posts on Sir Alex Ferguson, the power of coaching, great supervisors, and being a force for good. There were also pointers to other resources by and about leaders, on talent development, to top posts from the independent business blogs, and my Boss's Tips of the Day.<< MORE >>

Some of the best learning happens when you read stories real people and real companies. Read them for ideas, for lessons, and inspiration. This week's stories and strategies from real life are about Warby Parker and Reed Hastings<< MORE >>

If you're a boss, you know that every day is a challenge to do better. Power questions can help you and the team improve performance. The Positive What if? question is a power question.<< MORE >>