The Internet and digital age have given rise to a new phenomenon. There are people who know enough to be dangerous, not only to themselves but to you and me as well. Beware of the articulate incompetent. These are people who can talk a good game but have little or no experience at applying the newly-found knowledge they espouse.
With the ease of accessing a search engine and a brief period of focus, anyone can begin to convince you that they are an expert on anything.
Our grandparents would have had to travel to several libraries and universities and talk to a number of experts over several months or even years to have access to the information you and I have at our fingertips via the web.
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Every few days, I am asked to serve on a board or committee somewhere in the world. I immediately reject virtually all of these requests, not because the opportunities or causes are not valid, but because many boards and committees tend to be inefficient, ineffective, and unproductive.
Successful businesses must have 
In September, we asked you what is more important to your employee selection process, education, experience, or a combination of the two. And the results were conclusive, to say the least. More than 65% of respondents said qualified, on-the-job experience was the most important factor when hiring new employees. A combination of education and experience was selected second by 31% of respondents. 
Whether you’re preparing to go on medical leave or considering taking a month-long sabbatical to Europe, the thought of you being gone for an extended amount of time can send your team, and maybe even you, into a panic. But, with a little bit of planning, your extended leave doesn’t have to turn into a nightmare for your employees. Consider following these five steps to make your absence easier. 
In August, we asked our readers why they would consider 
Today marks the first day of National Staffing Employee Week in the U.S. The American Staffing Association (ASA) sets aside a week each year to honor the more than 2.5 million men and women who make up America’s temporary and contract workforce.
Upon announcing that he was stepping down as Apple’s top boss, Steve Jobs, the man once named Fortune Magazine’s CEO of the Decade, ignited wide-ranging speculation about the future of one of the most innovative and respected companies in the world. ![dv1560020[1]](http://www.refreshleadership.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dv15600201-150x150.jpg "dv1560020[1]")
As a company leader, you’ve probably heard, read, and thought a lot about reengaging your employees lately. But, as you juggle a hectic workday and the challenges that come with managing your staff, you may not have had time to stop and think about your own engagement at work.
If you’ve spent much time on the golf course, you may have picked up on the special vocabulary that has developed throughout the history of the game to describe just about any situation you may encounter during a typical round. Uniquely descriptive – and sometimes wildly inappropriate – golf lingo helps paint a more accurate picture of what you’re dealing with. But why do we reserve this language solely for the golf course? There are plenty of opportunities to dig into the golfer lexicon throughout the workday to help drive home an important point. 
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