Great leaders seek to develop the leadership capacity of those they lead. As an institution, a business ought to be like an assembly line that churns out leaders, all but guaranteeing smooth ...

When you take on a role as a supervisor, you often start by thinking about how to motivate your direct reports to achieve the mission of the organization and the goals of your unit. Your aim is often ...

One of my direct reports is making me miserable, and I’m not sure what to do about it. She does not seem to trust or accept my judgment on her ideas, and she often asks me to go to my boss for a ...

There are three kinds of annoying colleagues. I have already written about dealing with annoying bosses and colleagues. What happens if the source of your annoyance is one of your direct reports? Once ...

Today’s workplace: Flatter workplace structures. Faster pace. Increased transparency. More volatility and uncertainty. And everyone is responding differently. For example, several leaders I’m working ...

Managers, listen up. If you want to build strong relationships and communication habits among your teams, open up a Google Doc or grab your favorite whiteboard marker. Now write down these three words ...

The Block CEO and former Twitter cofounder is hoping AI can replace middle management roles this year after laying off nearly half the payment technology company in February. Earlier this year, ...

'She does not seem to trust or accept my judgment on her ideas, and she often asks me to go to my boss for a second opinion' "It seemed to me that the priority was to placate her." Dear Dollar Signs, ...