The HealthCare.gov mess fits Obama’s leadership narrative
This crisis plays right into the image that the president is aloof, insular and not interested in the nitty-gritty details of governing.
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford admits he smoked crack cocaine
Anytime a leader’s individual crises outweigh his ability to do the job at hand, it’s time to move on.
What ENDA would mean for managers in the workplace
If passed, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act would ban workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Mentoring young fed workers
In the aftermath of the shutdown, it’s even more crucial to ensure young workers aren’t having second thoughts about their career choice.
Kathleen Sebelius and the late apology
Why do so many leaders mess up the timing of their mea culpas?
Making a career power play
An interview with economist Sylvia Ann Hewlett about her research into the key factors that help people get ahead at work.
Why a surprise raise is more effective than a higher salary
A new study looks at how to motivate people to work harder.
How do men define ‘having it all’?
A new survey finds that more men than women say marriage and kids are part of “having it all.”
Study: Women more bothered by people who check phones in meetings
Researchers also found it bothers West Coasters more than East Coasters.
How to overcome workplace misunderstandings
Employees can interpret messages from managers quite differently than intended.
The boss who won’t stop talking
Study finds those who feel powerful talk more, hurting communication and performance.
Only 13 percent of people worldwide actually like going to work
New data from Gallup reveal how disengaged workers are in different regions.
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