I recently finished reading a fairly gripping tale of the life of the FBI traitor Robert Hanson (This book). In it, the author mentions that Hanson was a knowledgeable 'sovietologist' (he worked in ...

From Dr. W. Edwards Deming’s 14 Points: Eliminate work standards (quotas) on the factory floor. Substitute leadership. Eliminate management by objective. Eliminate management by numbers, numerical ...

Managing by objective entails sharing your objective (that is, the end goal you have in mind) with the individual, then engaging him or her in creating the best solution. Be directive (that is, ...

There are many different types of leadership styles and many different ways to be successful as a leader. Looking back on history, you'll find plenty of examples of successful people using different ...

Knowledge is power in the business world. It is the driving force behind innovation, growth and success. But knowledge is not something that can easily be bought or replaced—it must be carefully ...