Mind of the Manager

Career

When the "Vibe" Isn't Right at Work

Victor Lipman MBA on May 24, 2026

Generation Z can pose unique challenges to management.

Generation Z can pose unique challenges to management.

Leadership

A Solid Management Guideline: Use Common Sense

Victor Lipman MBA on April 22, 2026

A worker's death at an Amazon facility has shone a spotlight on management decision-making.

A worker's death at an Amazon facility has shone a spotlight on management decision-making.

Artificial Intelligence

How Organizations Are Now Using AI

Victor Lipman MBA on March 29, 2026

A comprehensive McKinsey study assesses the state of play of AI implementation.

A comprehensive McKinsey study assesses the state of play of AI implementation.

Motivation

Solving the Motivation Puzzle

Victor Lipman MBA on February 15, 2026

A key element of effective management is understanding what motivates your employees.

A key element of effective management is understanding what motivates your employees.

Workplace Dynamics

The Most Widely Disliked Trait in a Boss

Victor Lipman MBA on January 15, 2026

The problem with excessive control is it's rarely necessary.

The problem with excessive control is it's rarely necessary.

Leadership

Foul Balls and Faith in Leadership

Victor Lipman MBA on December 19, 2025

A recent survey showed how much people want to work with businesses they trust.

A recent survey showed how much people want to work with businesses they trust.

Career

Constant Hurrying Wears You Down

Victor Lipman MBA on November 25, 2025

Rushing around all the time is not good for business or, more importantly, your peace of mind.

Rushing around all the time is not good for business or, more importantly, your peace of mind.

Career

Practical Advice to Deal With Career Criticism

Victor Lipman MBA on October 28, 2025

A recent article on Julia Roberts made me think about career resilience.

A recent article on Julia Roberts made me think about career resilience.

Workplace Dynamics

How Is AI Affecting the Everyday Workplace?

Victor Lipman MBA on September 18, 2025

A recent survey examines the ways AI is commonly being used—and not used.

A recent survey examines the ways AI is commonly being used—and not used.

Parenting

How Parents Are Overinvolved in Their Kids' Careers

Victor Lipman MBA on August 24, 2025

In a variety of dysfunctional ways, parents can play inappropriate roles.

In a variety of dysfunctional ways, parents can play inappropriate roles.

Career

What Workplace Psychological Safety Means and Doesn't Mean

Victor Lipman MBA on July 15, 2025

Feeling free to speak comfortably has benefits for employees and organizations.

Feeling free to speak comfortably has benefits for employees and organizations.

Leadership

What Skills Do New Managers Need Most?

Victor Lipman MBA on June 25, 2025

A new global survey examines critical competencies for successful management performance.

A new global survey examines critical competencies for successful management performance.

Workplace Dynamics

How Workers and Bosses View Performance Differently

Victor Lipman MBA on May 14, 2025

Management usually feels its operations are considerably more effective than employees do.

Management usually feels its operations are considerably more effective than employees do.

Leadership

The Fundamental Importance of Trust in Management

Victor Lipman MBA on April 19, 2025

Trust is an engine for productivity, but its loss causes serious problems.

Trust is an engine for productivity, but its loss causes serious problems.

Workplace Dynamics

What’s in a Name?

Victor Lipman MBA on March 21, 2025

Creative job titles are proliferating in an unlikely place: corporate America.

Creative job titles are proliferating in an unlikely place: corporate America.

Career

Why Your Relationship With Your Boss Matters So Much

Victor Lipman MBA on February 24, 2025

How you feel about your manager is fundamental to your experience of work.

How you feel about your manager is fundamental to your experience of work.

Workplace Dynamics

In Praise of the In-Person Meeting

Victor Lipman MBA on January 29, 2025

Meeting in person may offer substantive benefits for resolving delicate workplace problems.

Meeting in person may offer substantive benefits for resolving delicate workplace problems.

Workplace Dynamics

How Do Return-to-Office Mandates Affect the Workplace?

Victor Lipman MBA on December 28, 2024

Early indications are that a forced return to the office has a strong negative impact.

Early indications are that a forced return to the office has a strong negative impact.

Leadership

The Surprising Value of Ambivalence in Management

Victor Lipman MBA on November 22, 2024

How an ambivalent style of leadership can improve team performance.

How an ambivalent style of leadership can improve team performance.

Career

Why Do So Many People Like Remote Work?

Victor Lipman MBA on October 30, 2024

Surveys show numerous substantive reasons.

Surveys show numerous substantive reasons.