The Duncan Report
How Humility Can Give You a Leadership Edge
It was Gordon McGovern’s first day on the job as president and CEO of Campbell Soup Company.
In those days 40 years ago, Campbell’s senior leaders typically ate lunch in...Read More
How to Deal with Toxic Personalities in Your Workplace
Who hasn’t had to deal with a jerk at work?
If you’ve managed to miss that unfun experience, just hang on. It’ll come. And the good news is that you...Read More
Burnout? Here Are Some Smart Ways to Lower the Risk
Are you depressed?
Exhausted?
Losing interest in work?
Headed for burnout?
You could be, and not even know it.
The social and workplace turmoil associated with the worldwide pandemic has...Read More
The Long Game: Success with Purpose and a Plan
“Remember to dream big, think long-term, underachieve on a daily basis, and take baby steps. That is the key to long-term success.”
Those 24 words by businessman and author Robert...Read More
So, You Want to Be an Impact Player? Here’s How to Do It
As the world gradually transitions to post-pandemic realities, we need a new playbook for the workplace. Many of the necessary changes are still in development. But one thing is certain:...Read More
For Best Impact, Play Bigger Than Your Title
My friend Bill was a superb performer at a nuclear power plant where he worked.
He was one of those guys who—regardless of the assignment—always added value beyond what his...Read More