On "Management" vs. "Leadership": If top down management is not dead, it's certainly terminal. Workplace culture has radically changed. What was acceptable yesterday is rightfully rejected today. People have mobilized in unison to state loud and clear that they will not tolerate being told what to do, berated, talked to inappropriately, being retaliated against, or worse. Which is why I continue to be dumbfounded to see even the most "modern" companies allow out of touch executives to "manage" the way they managed decades ago, and continue to perpetuate power dynamics and behaviors that now drive their best people out in droves. The success or failure of the companies of tomorrow no longer depends on the coolest tech, the most money, or the best networked board of directors. It depends on truly understanding how to *connect* to the new generation of people entering the workforce; on leading them to a unified vision *and* enabling them to make decisions on how to get there. So let go of your egos, dress codes, titles and protocol. Things that were once symbols of influence are now just off-putting. Instead, tell your folks "I'm here to help us" and "I work for all of you". Listen, learn, lead them, and let them lead you in return. #culture #leadership #management …see more