As a young employee in my first corporate job, I quickly learned that executives were powerful people to be feared and followed. One executive in particular, a former Navy officer, commanded authority. He knew his stuff and expected respect. But that image completely fell away when I walked into a classroom one evening to take a class on boating safety. ...
Since Microsoft has millions using their Office products, they have valuable insights into work habits. Recently, the Wall Street Journal highlighted some of Microsoft’s findings. The average employee surveyed spends 57% of their time using office software for communication and meetings. Two out of three people also say they struggle to find time and energy to do their actual job. ...
I’ve worked in large corporations and in small businesses. Both have advantages and disadvantages, but I personally prefer working in small businesses. In this series I want to unpack some of the advantages small businesses can leverage. The first advantage is local decision-making authority. When I worked in banking, nothing frustrated customers more than to be told their loan request ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
