Posts Tagged ‘Leadership’
3 Secrets Every New Manager Needs to Know
Every new manager struggles with the same things, so if you know those going in, you’ll have a leg up. Here are 3 things every leader should know.
Read MoreTrying to Manage Your Manager? Use the “BOSS” Acronym
Here are 4 tips to help you with “managing up”: creating a strong partnership with your boss while also respectfully challenging them.
Read MoreWhat to Cover in Your First One–on-Ones as a New Manager
As a new manager, your first 1-on-1 meeting sets the tone for your relationship with your new direct reports. Here are 5 tips for those initial meetings.
Read MoreWe Lost a Massive Client. And It Was My Fault.
Did you recently lose a star employee or big client? In situations like that, it’s easy to assign blame, but strong leaders take extreme ownership.
Read MoreRevolutionize Your Meetings with Edward de Bono’s ‘Six Thinking Hats’
I’ve read 1,000+ books in the past 17 years. Edward de Bono’s “Six Thinking Hats” is one of the most practical business books I’ve ever read.
Read MoreUse the Shadow-Steer-Solo Model to Train Employees Effectively
You can use this simple but effective model to strike an appropriate balance between training your employees new things while not micromanaging them.
Read MoreWhat to Do If You Give Feedback and Your Employee Still Doesn’t Change
If you give an employee constructive feedback and they still don’t improve, try this simple 3-step process to ramp up your feedback.
Read MoreThe Best Leadership Book You’ve Never Heard of
Twelve years ago, I stumbled across a little-known management book that rocked my world. I’ve still never heard any leaders or readers talk about it.
Read MoreBook Review: “Everyone Communicates, Few Connect”
In “Everyone Communicates, Few Connect,” leadership expert John Maxwell explains how to form a genuine connection while leading or speaking.
Read MoreI Think You’re Making This Mistake in Your 1-on-1s
I’ve trained over 100 managers in the past few years, and many of them have struggled with the same problem: ineffective 1-on-1s. Here’s how to fix them.
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