Judy Lindenberger, MBA

Results from a comprehensive survey on workplace bullying.

In my practice as a human resources consultant, I see a steady parade of bosses who fear performance evaluations so they avoid giving feedback.

How can managers do a better job of giving feedback? Consider these common problems, and see whether you see yourself. If so, you might find my solutions helpful.

Recently, the literature in medical economics has caught up with conventional wisdom in terms of medical malpractice lawsuits. What has become apparent is that people are less likely to sue doctors whom they believe have acted in their best interest and who communicate with them clearly and kindly. In plain English, doctors have discovered that good bedside manner is good business.

This same principle holds true for business—good corporate bedside manner translates into sound risk… Show more

Recently, the literature in medical economics has caught up with conventional wisdom in terms of medical malpractice lawsuits. What has become apparent is that people are less likely to sue doctors whom they believe have acted in their best interest and who communicate with them clearly and kindly. In plain English, doctors have discovered that good bedside manner is good business.

This same principle holds true for business—good corporate bedside manner translates into sound risk management. Show less

Forget what you heard about “being one of the boys,” “having it all,” and “going for the jugular.” Here is how real women get ahead.

Over 53 charges of sexual harassment are filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission every business day. What have you done to prevent sexual harassment in your workplace?

When I was in high school, given the choice between giving an oral report and a written one, I always choose the written report. In college, I did the same thing. My reason: fear. I was terrified of public speaking.

When I graduated from college, my father gave me some advice. He said, “If you want to succeed in the business world, you will need excellent presentation skills. Take a job that will give you the chance to practice speaking in public.”

It’s 20 years later and today I… Show more

When I was in high school, given the choice between giving an oral report and a written one, I always choose the written report. In college, I did the same thing. My reason: fear. I was terrified of public speaking.

When I graduated from college, my father gave me some advice. He said, “If you want to succeed in the business world, you will need excellent presentation skills. Take a job that will give you the chance to practice speaking in public.”

It’s 20 years later and today I do public speaking almost every week. And I love it. Why? Because along the way, I learned some secrets, which I will share with you.
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Many top executives say having a mentor was central to their career success. These strategies will help you find -- and keep -- positive professional influences in your life.

Why do some organizations achieve great success in rolling out a mentoring program, while others achieve only a modicum of success?

In order to create a successful mentoring program, you should answer 20 questions. We've included dos and don'ts for each, based on research and our experience in developing a mentoring program at Brown-Forman Corporation.

If you are looking for a job, writing a resume is one of the first steps you need to take. The goal of a resume is to get you in the door with prospective employers. And, you have about 30 seconds to grab the reader's attention.