Leaders face all kinds of challenges and demands. Our attention constantly shifts from one item to the next, with crises interrupting our schedules almost daily. As we focus on navigating challenges that come our way, we must also maneuver around several traps that...
In the business world, being “vulnerable” is often viewed as a negative attribute. It’s viewed as soft, naïve, and generally undesirable. But the ability to show vulnerability is arguably the most important characteristic for the modern leader looking to earn the...
With the end of the year looming ever-closer in the not-so-far future, many organizations are rushing to complete last-minute projects before the year comes to a close. With several holidays interspersed throughout the last month of the year, most employees are...
The world seems like it’s moving faster than ever, and history is littered with the bones of companies that refused to change to fit the times. Businesses that continue to thrive must stay on their toes, remaining agile and adaptable to their customers’ needs. But...
Companies often say they greatly value their employees. While it’s easy to throw that language around when things are going smoothly, the dedication to prioritizing our teams matters most when things are difficult. Here are a few things that our managers learned while leading our teams through crisis.
There’s an old leadership parable that says, “He who thinks he leads but has no followers is only taking a walk.” It isn’t enough to simply claim to be a leader; it’s a responsibility and privilege that must be earned through consistent, hard work and a strong embodiment of core values…
Communication is a leadership cornerstone, but it’s easy to fall into basic communication traps. Here are several mistakes that leaders unintentionally make that can seriously undermine their leadership.
When we think about managing overtime in our organizations, we typically think of it in financial terms. We consider issues like how much we are spending on overtime, how that cost compares with hiring additional staff, or the way unplanned absences impact that overtime number. While those are critical issues, there is another that needs our attention: the impact that overtime might have on employee productivity.
You walk around the corner and see him headed your way. As soon as you spot him, you start looking for a way out. Is there someone nearby you can talk to? An exit you can duck through? Anything to escape the conversation you know is coming. He’s the office complainer,...
It’s easy to confuse being busy with being productive, but the two are very different. Here’s how to produce results, not just stay busy!