Mark Murphy is a New York Times bestselling author and his books include Hiring For Attitude, Hundred Percenters, and Managing Narcissists, Blamers, Dramatics & More. He’s been writing about leadership, hiring and employee engagement for Forbes since 2014. Murphy is the founder
Most Company Values Are Just Expensive Wallpaper: How CEOs Can Make Them Measurable
Company values have a performance problem. The glossy statements hanging in your lobby might look impressive, but they're failing to drive results.
Want To Spot A Great Leader? Check Their Calendar.
The best leaders seek growth. The worst think they don’t need it. Here’s why leadership training separates real leaders from the pretenders.
SMART Goals Can Drive Mediocrity, But There’s A Better Way
When leaders prioritize “achievable and realistic” over “bold and transformative,” they send a powerful message: play it safe. And that's a danger with SMART goals.
The Real Reason Why New Hires Fail — It’s Not Their Skills
Most hiring failures don’t happen because of bad skills—they happen because of bad attitudes. And the number one attitude problem?
How To Shut Down Office Drama With 4 Simple Words
Learn how to shut down office drama with four powerful words. Stay calm, factual, and foster a more productive, drama-free workplace.
Why Your Best Employees Are Frustrated (And How To Fix It)
Even the most inspired employees will burn out if roadblocks keep getting in their way. And that burnout could cost you your very best people.
Is Your Company Suffering From Toxic Positivity?
Toxic positivity doesn’t create strong, engaged employees—it creates a culture where people feel unheard, dismissed, and ultimately disengaged.
Why Mixing Praise And Criticism Is Ruining Your Feedback
Most leaders want to give feedback that’s both honest and effective. But there’s a habit that ruins feedback: mixing compliments with criticism.
Are Your Managers Stalling Employees' Careers With Weak Goals?
Too many managers think they're reducing employee stress by setting easy goals. But instead of protecting employees, they are inadvertently stalling careers.
How To Handle Getting Criticized By A Narcissistic Boss
Even the most trivial feedback from a narcissistic boss might be delivered as a personal attack. But not all criticism is worthless.