Need to Know Everything?
Effective leaders sometimes struggle with the need to know everything. There are likely a lot of important things going on in your business but do you need to understand every [...]
Feb, 22
2022
Feb, 21
2022
Prepare Employees for Fast-Moving Change
During uncertain times at work, it’s important for leaders to prepare employees for fast-moving change. You may need to make strategic and rapid adjustments and need people to buy into [...]
Feb, 14
2022
How to Love Your Employees and Not Get in Trouble with HR
Leaders looking to increase employee retention and engagement should think about how to love your employees. We’re not talking about romantic love but rather showing appreciation. At a time when [...]
Feb, 7
2022
Are You Afraid of Feedback?
Even seasoned professionals may find themselves afraid of feedback. While this anxiety may come when you least expect it, its appearance could hurt your career. Recently, I saw this challenge [...]
Feb, 1
2022
Make Dates to Reevaluate
After leaders make a change in their business, it's smart to make dates to reevaluate. The changes may involve things like customer service, staffing, or outside sales. You've tried something [...]
Jan, 31
2022
Giving Bad News
There is an art to giving bad news at work. While it’s aspirational to imagine you’ll never have to deliver it, it’s likely you’ll have to share some disappointments. These [...]
Jan, 24
2022
Watch Out For Skill Fade
Leaders need to be aware of the possibility of skill fade with their employees. Months of working remotely or performing other duties may have made them forgetful when it comes [...]
Jan, 12
2022
Leaders Should Recognize Improvement
Leaders should recognize improvement because businesses often grow due to employees, other than your top performers. These people, who could be described as good to average, often make up the [...]
Jan, 10
2022
Three Step Self-Improvement Plan
If you feel like your performance on the job isn’t as robust as it should be, consider this three step self-improvement plan. It’s designed to help make your more effective [...]
Jan, 4
2022
Follow My Instructions
Frustrated leaders may find themselves saying, "Follow my instructions," again and again with employees. The problem may not be with your employees but the way you are delivering your instructions. [...]