Leadership & Career

A new study reaveals assertiveness isn’t viewed as a strength … A benefits provider will give food tips via cell phone … Many Asian firms are adopting American habits.

The meetings you attend won’t always be as productive as those you lead yourself, but there are things you can do to make the outcome of less-than-optimally organized meetings worthwhile.

Crisis situations in the workplace aren’t always dramatic events like layoffs, takeovers or restructurings. In fact, any event that alters work­ing conditions or affects employee work habits can—if introduced improperly—provoke a crisis.

Do you ever attempt to take a com­prehensive look at your own job satisfaction? Here’s an adaptation of an assessment that’s been used by thousands of managers over the years.