A group called the "Community for Exploring the Essence of Management (Essence Exploration Meeting)" was formed by people who ...

I want to dive into the saying “people don’t quit bad jobs, they quit bad managers.” It’s a common saying that most people have heard, but I don’t think the impact of this idea is fully understood or ...

When a professional is good at what they do, the often-taken next step is a management role. While some managers naturally thrive while leading teams and initiatives, others struggle to adapt to the ...

It’s rather ironic because one of the most consistent ways to inspire and motivate people is to do just that—clarify goals and expectations and keep people abreast of those goals over time. The best ...

How important is empathy to successful management? Very important, according to one study on the topic. The research, from DDI, found that empathy (the ability to understand and share the feelings of ...

Stepping into a senior position is a proud moment for upwardly mobile professionals. However, becoming a successful manager is far from straightforward. Analyst Gartner suggests that as many as 40% of ...

Good managers are hard to find. Most companies pick managers based on personality traits, age, or experience — and according to a recent National Bureau of Economic Research paper, they may be doing ...

According to a recent Wall Street Journal article (Reasons Why Managers Are So Miserable at Work by Ray A Smith, August 4, 2025) managers are frustrated and under more pressure than ever before.

When you were in school, even though you may have been one of 30 students in a class and you were expected to collaborate with others, you really wanted to be among the best—the top 5 percent or even ...

Every manager should aim to build and lead a successful laboratory. Success can be defined by many different factors, such as productivity, timeliness, lack of safety violations, or meeting goals and ...