How would you like to be led?

How would you like to be led?

Would you like to be led by an autocratic leader? Would you like to be constantly threatened by punishment or promised rewards to motivate you to get your work done? Would you like to have no voice in how you work, what you work on, or whether you can make decisions?...
Believe in yourself

Believe in yourself

My first book, now out of print (Believe in Yourself, A Practical Guide in Leading Yourself and Others, 1991), was my first attempt at putting my voice out in the world in written form. I wasn’t even sure anyone would ever read it. But I wrote it as...
Great time to plant seeds

Great time to plant seeds

The start of a new year is a great time to plant seeds, and when it comes to your work, this also applies. The road to joyful work takes a combination of thinking, planning and ultimately, action. Just like planting those seeds, you must take action to make your work...
A great time to recharge

A great time to recharge

Great time to recharge The holidays are a great time to recharge, but new discipline awaits. I hope you enjoyed the holidays and your time with loved ones. The holiday season is the time to cherish those people you care about, the moments of life that bring you the...

DECEMBER 2023 December thoughts from Dr. Nathanson I am pleased to see that my work in the areas of human resources, humanistic leadership and joyful work are starting to get applied in organizations and honored by this award from the North Bay Business Journal. ...