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05/29/2026

Leading a board of directors is different than listening to a boss. "A Board Director’s Point of View"

Understanding the role of the Board and the directors serving on it is critical to unlocking the value that an experienced, committed, engaged Board of Directors offers.

05/28/2026

There is still time to apply. The deadline is June 10th. "SBA Launches $1 Million Patriot Pitch Competition for Innovating Small Businesses"

Discover how the SBA's new $1 million Patriot Pitch Competition is empowering innovative small businesses. Learn about the application process, eligibility criteria, and the potential to secure funding for your entrepreneurial ideas.

05/27/2026

Every board has that one member.... "Managing Difficult Directors"

Boards often struggle not because of strategy or information gaps but because one director’s behavior disrupts how the group works. There are three main types of difficult directors: passive passengers (who remain silent), dominators (who crowd out other perspectives), and misguided experts (who m...

05/26/2026

05/22/2026

Looking for a helpful yet amusing blog that can actually make you a better manger? Check out Ask A Manager at https://www.askamanager.org/.

weekend open thread – April 25-26, 2026 by Alison Green on April 24, 2026 Grendel and new friend This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Here are the rules for the weekend posts. Book recommendation of the week: H...

05/21/2026

You gave your new employee a start date. Now what? "How to Create an Effective Employee Onboarding Process"

When employee onboarding is designed correctly, workers become productive faster and stay engaged longer.

05/20/2026

You’ve heard about the glass ceiling, but what about the sticky floor? For some working women, it’s an even worse problem.

Here’s what to do about it.

05/19/2026

Hopefully you'll never see one, but if you receive a garnishment notice for an employee, you must comply with it. "Garnishment Notice? Here’s What Employers Need to Do"

Garnishment Notice? Here’s What Employers Need to Do - As an employer, there are specific steps to take when you receive a garnishment notice

05/18/2026

Is your college-bound child looking for a STEM scholarship? Check out this opportunity. Deadline to apply is 5/30. "2026 NDIA-MI STEM Scholarship Applications Now Open"

DETROIT - The NDIA Michigan Chapter encourages young people to become informed about Math and Science, so they can explore their interests and make