Posts Tagged ‘Management’
Working for a Bad Manager Exposed My Own Biggest Leadership Flaws
Do you have a bad boss? Unfortunately, we all tend to emulate the behavior we see from our leaders. Here’s how I mirrored my boss’s flaws.
Read MoreHow to Manage Former Peers
If you recently transitioned into a management role, you know that managing former peers can be challenging. Here’s how to do it.
Read MoreHow to Earn Respect as a New Manager
When I started as a manager, I quickly discovered I had no clue what I was doing. These five things helped me earn the team’s respect.
Read MoreBook Summary: “#ZigZagHR”
ZigZagHR book review: I usually find HR books to be boring, but #ZigZagHR was engaging. It explains how HR must change to stay relevant…
Read MoreThe New Manager’s Guide to Performance Management
If you recently became a manager, you know how hard it is to evaluate and improve the performance of your team. Here are 10 tips.
Read MoreHow to Lead Better 1-on-1s with Your Employees
Do you want to improve your 1-on-1s with your team members? Use these tips and questions to maximize the time and develop your team.
Read MoreHow Unfamiliarity Bias Affects Who Gets Promoted
What causes companies to opt for external candidates so often instead of promoting internal employees? “Unfamiliarity bias” helps explain it.
Read MoreThe Complete Guide to Delegating Work Like a Pro
I’ve worked with dozens of new managers over the years, and nearly every one of them has struggled with the same thing: delegation.
Read MoreManagers, Stop Collecting Monkeys!
Managers often collect more work from their team members every day, constantly carrying other people’s burdens. Here’s how to avoid that.
Read MoreBook Summary: “Farsighted”
Farsighted book review: Steven Johnson draws upon history, science, psychology, business, and classic lit in this book about decision-making.
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