Development is Not Just Training
Development is Not Just Training September is Workforce Development Month, which makes it a good time to think about what we really mean when we use the word *development. *Because somewhere along the way, we started treating workforce development as if it were...
The Hero Complex at Work
The Hero Complex at Work: Stop Rewarding the Person Who Over-functions Someone very close to me who shall remain unnamed is this person—the one that quietly absorbs more work. The one that picks up the pieces that get dropped. The one who has a very hard time saying...
Clarity Is Not Micromanagement
Clarity Is Not Micromanagement Some leaders are so determined not to micromanage that they stop giving people the information they need to succeed. They want to empower their employees. They want people to take ownership, use good judgment, and figure things out...
“I’ll Just Do It Myself.”
The Problem With “I’ll Just Do It Myself” “I’ll just do it myself.” It sounds efficient. It sounds responsible. It may feel like you’re protecting someone else’s time, or doing them a favor by not adding more to their plate. It may also feel like the fastest way to...
