All articles by Susan Cramm

His simple story line helped carry him to the presidency. Is there a lesson there for business leaders?

In his new book, Charles Duhigg demonstrates that making the right choices is the key to boosting personal productivity.

To get the most out of employees and colleagues, leaders have to train themselves to go deeper than snap judgments and get to know people for who they are.

In his new book, Adam Grant turns the conventional wisdom on non-conformity on its head.

When it comes to organizational change, allowing sufficient time to gain attention and approval will increase your odds of success.

How to become the best version of yourself.

As they hire and develop new talent, companies have to offset the influence of well-meaning “concierge parents.”

A career is fine, but it’s not as important as a calling.

Putting people at the heart of your business strategy is the way to start reshaping a heartless system.

A new book shows why the qualities we reward in our leaders can actually undermine a company’s performance.

There’s power in asking for help in a world full of people longing for connection.

Use your purchasing power for good.

Learn to develop a mind-set of curiosity, rather than one of conviction.

Building a strong company culture is about more than the perks you offer employees.

How to fall in love with your colleagues.

As we get older, deciding to pursue our dreams becomes more difficult — but it’s never too late to do something that’s important to the world.

Beware of euphemisms that belie “hellish” behavior.

The author of a new book says it’s more productive to integrate your career with your passions, talents, and service to others.

Managing self-protective responses in the workplace is up to employees and their supervisors alike.

A new book explains why good jobs on the front lines can lead to competitive success.

It’s time for capitalism to find a higher purpose.

Leaders who pass hard problems to their subordinates create cynicism, not success.

Generosity in the workplace doesn’t cost as much as being selfish.

Susan Cramm, author of 8 Things We Hate about I.T.: How to Move beyond the Frustrations to Form a New Partnership with I.T., introduces a lesson in assessing bosses from The Curmudgeon’s Guide to Getting Ahead: Dos and Don’ts of Right Behavior, Tough Thinking, Clear Writing, and Living a Good Life, by Charles Murray.

Effective leaders focus on powerful possibilities, not problems.

If you find yourself thinking you could be doing more with your life, take a chance and make a change.

Is it time to add some civil disobedience to the civil discourse?

What used to be considered pastimes or hobbies might eventually provide your next paycheck.

Take a moment, change a life.

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