Susan Cramm, leadership coach, author, and former CFO and CIO, is committed to the principle that the best leaders take care of business by taking care of the people entrusted to their care.
All articles by Susan Cramm
Mind Over MatterApril 18, 2016 In his new book, Charles Duhigg demonstrates that making the right choices is the key to boosting personal productivity.
Moving Beyond LabelsMarch 24, 2016 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.
How to Grow into an Original PersonFebruary 10, 2016 In his new book, Adam Grant turns the conventional wisdom on non-conformity on its head.
Why It Makes Sense for Managers to Go Slow to Go FastJanuary 26, 2016 When it comes to organizational change, allowing sufficient time to gain attention and approval will increase your odds of success.
Self-Improvement LessonsJanuary 12, 2016 How to become the best version of yourself.
How to Raise Millennials in the WorkplaceDecember 21, 2015 As they hire and develop new talent, companies have to offset the influence of well-meaning “concierge parents.”
Paychecks with a PurposeNovember 18, 2015 A career is fine, but it’s not as important as a calling.
Wanted: Leaders Who Use Their Powers for GoodNovember 4, 2015 Putting people at the heart of your business strategy is the way to start reshaping a heartless system.
Bridging the Disconnect between Leadership Theory and PracticeOctober 20, 2015 A new book shows why the qualities we reward in our leaders can actually undermine a company’s performance.
Help, I Need Somebody (at the Office)October 6, 2015 There’s power in asking for help in a world full of people longing for connection.
The Dawning of a Conscious ConsumerSeptember 9, 2015 Use your purchasing power for good.
Conflict Is a Matter of the Heart August 5, 2015 Learn to develop a mind-set of curiosity, rather than one of conviction.
Strengthening Your Cultural FortressJune 23, 2015 Building a strong company culture is about more than the perks you offer employees.
What’s Love Got to Do with Business?May 12, 2015 How to fall in love with your colleagues.
Developing the Conviction to Do Meaningful WorkApril 14, 2015 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.
Speak Honestly, Lead HonorablyMarch 16, 2015 Beware of euphemisms that belie “hellish” behavior.
Why Achieving Work-Life Harmony Is More Valuable than Striving for Work-Life BalanceFebruary 9, 2015 The author of a new book says it’s more productive to integrate your career with your passions, talents, and service to others.
Defensive Behavior and the Bosses That Provoke ItJanuary 12, 2015 Managing self-protective responses in the workplace is up to employees and their supervisors alike.
The False Dichotomy of Wages vs. ProfitsDecember 22, 2014 A new book explains why good jobs on the front lines can lead to competitive success.
Are You a Conscious Capitalist?September 22, 2014 It’s time for capitalism to find a higher purpose.
Lead by Doing, Not by DelegatingJuly 25, 2014 Leaders who pass hard problems to their subordinates create cynicism, not success.
Do Winners Give—or Take—All?June 26, 2014 Generosity in the workplace doesn’t cost as much as being selfish.
Second Thoughts about Bad Bosses June 20, 2014 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.
Getting Fired for the Right ReasonsJune 11, 2014 Effective leaders focus on powerful possibilities, not problems.
40 Chances to Realize Your GoalsMay 12, 2014 If you find yourself thinking you could be doing more with your life, take a chance and make a change.
A Reality Check on Women’s Progress in the WorkplaceApril 11, 2014 Is it time to add some civil disobedience to the civil discourse?
Do the “Side Hustle” for Your Next JobMarch 21, 2014 What used to be considered pastimes or hobbies might eventually provide your next paycheck.
Encouraging the Next GenerationMarch 6, 2014 Take a moment, change a life.
Align with Your Star EmployeesFebruary 24, 2014 When you connect the development of your top talent with the needs of your organization, everyone wins—and your best people stay. To assess how well you’re retaining your top talent, take our interactive quiz.
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