William Davis

If you have recently become a manager and feel less connected to the people around you, start by looking at what changed with the promotion. The people you worked alongside may now depend on you for assignments, feedback, and decisions. You are learning how to lead them while also figuring out what your relationships should look like. That deserves attention as we approach Boss's Day. [1] A newly promoted manager may be receiving congratulations while still trying to work out where to take a...

With Boss's Day coming up on October 16, I think we should reflect on who holds the position. [1] We can admire someone for their ability to lead and wonder if they have adequate support around them. They can have people around them all day long and wonder at the end of the day whom they can confide in. If you recognize that feeling, the question is worth taking seriously. You may have people who need your decisions, your time, and your reassurance. What you may be missing is a relationship...

A few days ago, I wrote about the disconnect between Gen Z and previous generations and why I believe leaders need to spend less time criticizing younger employees and more time trying to understand the world that shaped them. But there is another part of this conversation that goes well beyond Gen Z. Technology has made communication easier than at any other time in human history. I'm just not convinced it has made us better at communicating. Think about how much has changed during our...