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Good Character in Business: My Interview With Fred Kiel

"Leaders of good character keep their promises... and treat you as a human being and not as an object."...

Observation, Judgment and Feedback – #MTtalk Roundup

“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive w...

How Authentic Should You Be at Work?

There are infinite ways to be authentic. And organizations need to make us all feel safe to be ourselves. But we should also take an honest ...

Why Some Boards Work – and Some Don’t!

"We had a clear goal, plus all the investment we needed to start. And we had fire in our bellies. We were new to the business world, but we ...

How Do You Run a Business? – #MTtalk Roundup

My grandpa was a wealthy man. He owned a successful transport business. His work ethic was beyond reproach. However, his inability to say "n...

Flexible Working: Unraveling 35 Years of 9-to-5 Conditioning

I can work at times that match my physical and mental energy or take appropriate timeouts when I need a bit of headspace. As for working in ...

How to Be a Great Leader – Mind Tools Expert Voices

We weren’t friends with him. He was still our boss. But we all saw his empathic and supportive behavior in action. It brought us together ...

Lessons in Listening: My Expert Interview With Captain Mark Brouker

U.S. Navy captain Mark Brouker talks about his new book and the six critical leadership behaviors that he believes will make us better leade...