Without Anne Lamott, the entire subcategory of contemporary parent writing – which includes Brett Paesel, Christie Mellor, Ayun Halliday as well as all those mommy bloggers – probably wouldn’t exist.

I’ve long been captivated by the idea of creating a leadership “user’s manual.” The basic idea is that managers should create a short guide to their personality, work style and, yes, even quirks, so ...

Some user manuals are a frustration, some are a pleasure – and all reveal more about us than we might think. Maybe you diligently read an instruction manual from cover to cover before you even turn on ...