Whether by training and education or by moving up through the ranks of their respective organizations, fortunate research professionals make their way into fields that offer meaningful work and the opportunity to use their skills to contribute to society.

When you schedule a meeting, its probably not going to be met with the same anticipation as an office party. That's why it's bad news for you if your meetings are perceived to be drawn out and unnecessary.

Effectively selling your ideas and those of your staff members to upper management is often what separates good lab managers from great ones. Failure to accomplish this is the main reason excellent ideas fall by the wayside. To sell ideas, you need to tap into the same creativity you and your staff used to conceive them.

Taking the time to initiate a small goal like creating a vision is the first step toward creating a better team, a stronger workforce, and entrepreneurial thinkers. This crucial step initiates the beginning of a transformation within yourself and a larger effect on the group you lead.

Why would it be in your best interest to treat your employees like dogs? To dog enthusiasts, it might be obvious. 

If life was easy, New Years resolutions would be much easier to keep.