http://www.cbsnews.com CBS News top Leadership stories There is potential for mediocrity even in well-run companies, but the best of them know how to stamp it out<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DaveLoganMoneywatch/~4/DHG_hYCELDs" height="1" width="1"/> Wed May 15 04:00:00 PDT 2013 http://feeds.cbsnews.com/~r/DaveLoganMoneywatch/~3/DHG_hYCELDs/ http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2013/03/26/surgeon_175x131.jpg http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505125_162-57584424/how-to-stop-the-mediocrity-pandemic/ This survey is just one type of performance evaluation that is potentially misleading and possibly dangerous<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DaveLoganMoneywatch/~4/BnGbZ801KGM" height="1" width="1"/> Thu May 09 04:00:00 PDT 2013 http://feeds.cbsnews.com/~r/DaveLoganMoneywatch/~3/BnGbZ801KGM/ http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim2/2013/05/07/360_degree_feedback_1_100x75.jpg http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505125_162-57583355/your-360-degree-feedback-survey-is-probably-wrong/ You've seen them -- they act like they are smarter then they are -- but how can you spot one and make sure you don't become one?<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DaveLoganMoneywatch/~4/f1PCn9Z7X4U" height="1" width="1"/> Wed May 01 08:13:03 PDT 2013 http://feeds.cbsnews.com/~r/DaveLoganMoneywatch/~3/f1PCn9Z7X4U/ http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim2/2013/04/29/Empty_Suit_100x75.jpg http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505125_162-57581985/avoiding-empty-suit-status/ Learn how to dramatically improve your business by determining which of these vital four factors is most in need of repair<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DaveLoganMoneywatch/~4/T7sn90-nvUc" height="1" width="1"/> Wed Dec 19 06:06:07 PST 2012 http://feeds.cbsnews.com/~r/DaveLoganMoneywatch/~3/T7sn90-nvUc/ http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2012/12/18/Piggy_bank_health_100x75.jpg http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505125_162-57559855/how-to-fix-your-company/ If Washington is to steer the country clear of the "fiscal cliff," it must avoid these four pitfalls to effective negotiation<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DaveLoganMoneywatch/~4/WW8xs-w482U" height="1" width="1"/> Mon Dec 10 05:02:33 PST 2012 http://feeds.cbsnews.com/~r/DaveLoganMoneywatch/~3/WW8xs-w482U/ http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2012/12/04/fiscal_cliff_sign_100x75.jpg http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505125_162-57557827/fiscal-cliff-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-negotiate/ Most leadership advice is fluff, often ignoring a crucial element in managerial and corporate decision-making: evidence<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DaveLoganMoneywatch/~4/EpjQ9Pqbs0E" height="1" width="1"/> Thu Oct 04 03:55:00 PDT 2012 http://feeds.cbsnews.com/~r/DaveLoganMoneywatch/~3/EpjQ9Pqbs0E/ http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2011/09/30/geeksmoking_iStock_00001411_100x75.jpg http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505125_162-57525423/the-mindset-of-great-leaders/ Contrary to the conventional wisdom, companies aren't erected to endure -- the seeds of destruction are lurking within<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DaveLoganMoneywatch/~4/oKg4Czba3IA" height="1" width="1"/> Wed Sep 26 04:00:00 PDT 2012 http://feeds.cbsnews.com/~r/DaveLoganMoneywatch/~3/oKg4Czba3IA/ http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2012/08/20/150517758_100x75.jpg http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505125_162-57520133/why-built-to-last-is-a-myth/ The key to keeping business relationships healthy and vibrant is simple: Communicate in real time<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DaveLoganMoneywatch/~4/qzvLhUJPFA4" height="1" width="1"/> Wed Aug 22 05:54:38 PDT 2012 http://feeds.cbsnews.com/~r/DaveLoganMoneywatch/~3/qzvLhUJPFA4/ http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2011/12/21/iStock_000017584045Small_100x75.jpg http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505125_162-57497816/the-no-1-rule-of-business-relationships/ Dave Logan attempts to write a single, all-encompassing post about everything he knows -- and thinks he knows -- about leadership<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DaveLoganMoneywatch/~4/8Mtabwa4vgc" height="1" width="1"/> Wed Aug 15 07:54:23 PDT 2012 http://feeds.cbsnews.com/~r/DaveLoganMoneywatch/~3/8Mtabwa4vgc/ http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2011/03/30/mahatma-gandhi_110329_100x75.jpg http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505125_162-57493239/the-most-important-message-to-leaders/ What's the best way for employees to ensure they match their strengths with their work?<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DaveLoganMoneywatch/~4/jnI6vvhf73U" height="1" width="1"/> Wed Aug 08 06:02:10 PDT 2012 http://feeds.cbsnews.com/~r/DaveLoganMoneywatch/~3/jnI6vvhf73U/ http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2012/08/08/gift_100x75.png http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505125_162-57488605/finding-your-great-gift/