Most of us want engaged employees — and we talk a lot about how to achieve a thriving company culture with invested team members. But occasionally a senior employee is so involved that they get in everyone's way. And similar to disengagement, too much engagement is also a problem. Here is how you can create opportunities that will channel their wisdom and enthusiasm is a more positive way.

Everyone knows that meetings are problematic, but companies continue to undervalue the financial and cultural costs, and ignore seeking solutions that would actually change the equation. To improve the toxic culture of meetings, the ground rules need to change and expectations need to be raised.

How do you balance work and family? How do you work a lot and not burnout? Enjoying work and putting in long hours is not inherently bad — as long as the right quantity of attention is given to other important things.

Herbert J Freudenberger coined the term “burnout syndrome” in the 1970s. He recognized that those affected by burnout were tired, snippy, and cynical at work and they had physical symptoms such as headaches, stomach problems, trouble sleeping, and shortness of breath. Fast forward fifty years and burnout levels are at an all time high. What is the cause and — more importantly — what needs to change in the future of work?

Uncertainty has defined the last three years. So, using the lessons from that period to share how CEOs grapple with uncertainty, we offer proactive steps you can take in your organization for current and future periods of uncertainty.

The fundamentals of people leadership are changing for CEOs, and to succeed, they’ll have to get three things right in 2024 that rely on emotional intelligence in addition to intellect: leading through uncertainty, self-awareness, and establishing an extremely competitive workforce value proposition.

Your company’s mission statement isn’t what motivates you or your team.

What motivates you to do a good job? It’s in the answers to these three questions.

Arthur Ashe was singular proof of the power of focus and preparation. His story of accomplishment is a legacy of inspiration for anyone seeking to make a remarkable life – famous or not.

Why can’t you focus at work? Attention is your most valuable asset at work — but instead of harnessing this superpower many companies put unspoken cultural restraints on how it is used. Keynote speaker Curt Steinhorst explains how to use attention for greater performance and satisfaction on the job.

“Managing attention” (versus trying and failing to manage time) is a way to create the space and discipline for deeply thoughtful work that boosts your performance and job satisfaction. Find out how you can master it.

The problem with “time management” is that time is usually the wrong thing to measure. Focus expert Curt Steinhorst explains how and why “attention management” produces superior results.

A team of talented employees won’t last long or be as efficient as possible if roles and responsibilities aren’t clearly defined. If this seems like a big task, don’t worry. We have broken down the process into just five phases that you can easily implement within your own company and given access to our free roles and responsibilities templates.

Workers are quitting their jobs at rapid rates. Employees leave because of job dissatisfaction, perceived low worth due to minimal salary increases, and rigid return-to-office plans, among other reasons. As an employer, how do you develop an employee journey map that invests in your workers so they will want to stay Let’s think about a model companies use as a common marketing tool: the customer journey map. Customer experience is a top priority using this model, and its main goals are to assess the customer’s needs, exceed their expectations, and develop an ongoing positive relationship with them.

Repeated distractions add up over time, costing you and your company thousands of dollars each year. We talk to businesses on a regular basis about the dangers of distraction. Today, we are going to share with you three situations where distraction cost companies more than they bargained for.

Leadership isn’t easy. But knowing common pitfalls and mistakes can help you find the right path. Here are eight things NOT to do on your leadership journey.

Today’s top businesses didn't get where they are by thinking small. Many had humble beginnings (often in someone’s garage), but they aimed high and eventually achieved great things. When it comes to business, thinking big is essential for achieving more. Whether you're looking to increase revenue, expand your customer base, or simply take your company to the next level — these five tips will put you on the path of big goals and even bigger accomplishments.

Everyone has experienced bad leadership at some point. The word incompetent probably causes you to think of a handful of previous (hopefully not current) managers and leaders. In this post, we’re looking at certain personality traits that plague ineffective leaders — and that just might be preventing you from progressing further in your personal leadership journey.

In today's fast-paced, always-connected world, it's more important than ever to learn how to manage your time wisely. If you can't stay focused and productive at work, you'll quickly fall behind and start to feel overwhelmed, which will eventually lead to burnout. Read ahead for 8 proven time management strategies that will not only help you be more effective — but will also help you give your attention to what actually deserves it.

Here we are, in the midst of the “Great Resignation“– a time when people are quitting their jobs at historic rates. Just in December 2021 alone, 4.3 million Americans resigned from their jobs. Among those resignations, 776,000 came from the business services sector.

I interviewed Dr. Michael Thate from Princeton University a couple of weeks ago about the Facebook whistleblower situation and how it relates to social media engagement. Our conversation morphed from talking about the Facebook whistleblower scandal to a commentary on the ethical dilemmas Big Tech and social media companies face today.