Here’s a roundup of answers to three questions from readers. 1. Is it a problem to provide only positive feedback to my employee? I have a truly excellent employee on my team, “Dave.” He is bright, ...

Betsy Allen, a consultant-friend of ours, once said, “Leadership is cause; all else is effect.” And, while we may not like to admit it, she’s more than a little right. Related: Is Employee Feedback ...

Effective communication is an essential skill for managers and employers. Using positive language to describe your team members is a powerful tool to show your support and admiration for their hard ...

In our research on what makes work meaningful, one of the most powerful, but underused, leadership practices was the simple act of saying “thank you” (Adams & Myles, 2025). Meaningful work isn’t ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Nicole Lipkin writes about the psychology of work and leadership. We often find ourselves discussing what leaders can do to ...