Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Harry Kraemer, Jr. is a professor at the Kellogg School of Management. It’s arguably the most difficult career transition in ...

Structure your one-on-one conversations the right way to boost employee engagement and motivation. Gallup’s extensive employee engagement research, which spans several decades, found that not having ...

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 ...

Managers play critical role in a company's AI transformation - and they know it ...

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 ...

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.

Yet, with only 23 percent of global employees actively engaged, the statistics paint a picture of poor leadership. However, this isn’t the full picture. Alarmingly, that same study shows that only 30 ...

An MS in Management degree prepares students for successful careers as managers or leaders in a wide variety of industries. Through condensed but impactful curricula, these programs provide ...

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 ...