Want to Raise Hard Working, Responsible Kids? Teach Them These 10 Things
Ask parents what they want for their kids, and almost all will say they want their children to be happy. But ask what traits they want their…
The 5 Best (And Most Devious) Things You Can Do For Your Employees
There's nothing I treasure more than helping my employees become a better version of themselves--all while being a sneaky version of myself (sometimes). It makes it even…
Why Large Tech Companies Are Losing Their Best Employees
I was visiting with an ex-student who's now the CFO of a large public tech company. The company is still one of the hottest places to work…
Why Do Employees Quit on Their Bosses? Because They Never Get Asked These Important Questions
For nearly five decades now, ever since Robert K. Greenleaf wrote his seminal essay, The Servant as Leader, leadership thinkers have attempted to replicate, rehash and reinterpret…
The Dark Side of the Self-Help Movement
It's good and true that your personal success is dependent upon how well you play the cards that life deals you. It's also good and true that…
If You Want to Improve Your Customer Service, Take a Look at How Ritz-Carlton Does It
I was recently in downtown Philadelphia for a meeting, and I arrived a little early. I decided to walk a few blocks and look inside the lobby…
Revitalize Your Company Culture in 1, 2, 3
By Mattson Newell (@MattsonNewell), Director at Partners In Leadership. Organizational leaders reported in a recent Global Workplace Accountability Study conducted by Partners In Leadership that to improve…
Why I’m The Right Person To Be Uber’s Next CEO
Absurdly Driven looks at the world of business with a skeptical eye and a firmly rooted tongue in cheek. The name is tarnished and the brand bruised.…
5 Tips to Avoid Being Ripped off to the tune of $120,000
Suppose you were leading a $20 million integrated marketing communications firm like me and your senior financial executive received the following e-mail: "Elysa, let me know if…
The CEO of a $34 Billion Company Gave Me This Advice on How to Be a Better Leader
Dr. Vishal Sikka has been the CEO of Infosys, a $34 billion internet technology company, since 2014. With over 200,000 employees in offices across more than 20…
Put Your Customers At The Centre Of Everything You Do With These 5 Routines
We all know that customers should be at the center of our business. But, let's face it -- sometimes we get caught up in the day-to-day craziness…