In a world where everyone has a virtual avatar and cars can drive themselves, it’s easy to forget that humans are—at their core—pretty basic. Managing engagement in a group setting, be it a prehistoric tribe or a team of law firm employees, boils down to simple...

Building a strong, focused, and productive team is like tending to a garden. It takes planning, patience, and, above all, regular upkeep. Ignore your plants for too long and they’ll start to wilt; ignore your employees for too long and they’ll do the same or, worse,...