by Ken Giffin | Mar 25, 2026 | career advice, employee empowerment, self-improvement
I’ve had a deeply uncomfortable relationship with the word “no” throughout my life – especially in the work environment. To me, the word “no” had an extremely negative connotation. By just saying the word, it subconsciously signified that I was a difficult person to...
by Ken Giffin | Feb 19, 2026 | employee engagement, self-improvement
After studying more than one million managers across 100,000 organizations, the Gallup research firm1 found that managers — more than any other factor — influence team engagement and performance. In addition, the research findings concluded that managers are...
by Ken Giffin | Jan 7, 2026 | corporate behavior, leadership, personal growth, self-improvement
For leaders, the new year brings about thoughts of renewed energy and a list of new challenges to solve. We here at Corporate Path Leadership propose an additional challenge for 2026: to reflect on how you can inspire others and learn to let go more by trusting your...
by Ken Giffin | Dec 9, 2025 | career advice, job satisfaction, personal growth
When I was only 30 years old, I went to the doctor. My back pain had become something that was not just an annoyance at the end of a long work day, but was visible every time I stood up from a sitting position and was noticeable in bed at night. While in the back of...
by Ken Giffin | Nov 19, 2025 | corporate behavior, office politics, team building
In this excerpt from my book “Solving Your Career Mystery,” we explore how to identify strengths and weaknesses – either yours, a colleague’s, or both – and use those insights to work more effectively together. When you see a movie, there is usually a hero and a...
