"The pitfalls of leadership spring from within," warns Dan Rockwell (photo, left) in a post at his blog.
"Dangers that emerge from within are more perilous than dangers that attack from without."
Unleash Millennials with Learning
According to Julia Stiglitz (photo, left), "Members of this age group, who typically change jobs at least four times in their first decade out of college, need and want work-based training and development. But employers often question the return on the investment because of this high turnover. So how do you develop a valuable system for both you and your employees?"
"The answer requires a different outlook on both millennials and learning. Here are a few tips to maximize both their and our company’s success."
The Puzzle of Motivation
"Career analyst Dan Pink examines the puzzle of motivation, starting with a fact that social scientists know but most managers don't: Traditional rewards aren't always as effective as we think. Listen for illuminating stories — and maybe, a way forward."
Lessons from Mismanaged Crises at Yahoo, Cuisinart and Wells Fargo
"Managing a business crisis has become increasingly challenging in the world of 24-hour news and Twitter. Today a crisis can make a company appear to be in the middle of a three-ring circus, argues Mark P. Zimmett [photo, left] in this opinion piece. He says there are some concrete steps firms can take – in advance — to avoid a lot of the negative fallout that can accompany a crisis. . . ."
I Spent Nearly 14 Years in Banking, and Here Are My 10 Best Pieces of Advice about Money
"After nearly 15 years in banking, I have witnessed firsthand how banks operate and make money. That has influenced how I choose products and interact with financial institutions."
"Here is my advice on how you can get the most from your bank."
The Hidden Meaning Behind These Well-Known Numbers in Brand Names
"Ever wondered why it's called "7UP"? Test your knowledge of popular brands like Heinz and Boeing and the mysterious numbers associated with their names and slogans."
Ahead of the Curve: The Future of Performance Management
"What happens after companies jettison traditional year-end evaluations?"
8 Lies about Money That Could Be Keeping You in Debt
"Patrice C. Washington, author of Real Money Answers for Every Woman: How to Win the Money Game With or Without a Man, says the lies we tell ourselves about money might be contributing to those balances," writes Libby Kane (photo, left).
"Washington says that wealth "has 100% nothing to do with money."
"Below, she outlines eight common money lies that could be keeping us in debt: . . ."
10 Business Lessons You Can’t Afford to Learn the Hard Way
"Making mistakes is a great way to learn tough lessons, but can be costly in terms of time and resources."
"Instead, take this wisdom from someone who's been there."
7 Ways That Grocery Stores Entice You to Spend More
"Retailers and manufacturers are putting more dollars into front-line efforts in the stores themselves, says Paco Underhill, founder of Envirosell and author of Why We Buy: The Science of Shopping."
"'If stores do it right, you have fun shopping a clean, bright store and bringing home some interesting things to eat. And if you also want to stick to your budget, it pays to recognize in-store marketing when you see it.
'Do you keep overspending when you hit the supermarket? See if any of these seven marketing strategies might help explain why.'