It’s one of the most common complaints I hear from leaders about the workplace, though it comes in a variety of forms and phrases… “People just don’t do what they’re supposed to do.” “We have an accountability problem.” “I don’t WANT to ‘manage’ people, but I feel like I HAVE to.” But these things are … Read More
Doing “purpose work” in organizations seems to be all the rage right now. And, again, for the most part, this is a great thing. But something has been bothering me about this, so today I’d like to show you exactly how “purpose work” can fail your organization. There are two primary ways this happens: It can … Read More
“I just love being micromanaged.” Have you met a lot of people who would say this? Have you even met one? I’ve been studying leadership and human behavior for the last 20 years, and I struggle to think of a single person I’ve met — ever — who would say they enjoy being micromanaged. Humans, by nature, seek … Read More