As managers, it’s important to get feedback from our team members in two ways. We need to ask for feedback from those who report to us because even though we might know our strengths and weaknesses, we won’t get better without understanding their experiences. How else would we know what …
Steve was leading a meeting with his organization’s top executives. He had to tell them that they needed to change how they operate – a big change that would affect every part of the company. Steve explained, “The way we’ve been doing things won’t work well anymore, it’s dead.” The …
Susan reached her limit. Every time she saw David, a senior executive at their workplace, he would start complaining about his job, the country, and his personal life. Susan felt frustrated because every time she tried to help or suggest a positive perspective, David would go back to being negative. …
Workers are feeling tired. Only 32% of workers worldwide say they’re doing well. It’s not surprising since 43% of people feel a lot of stress every day. Some stats even say 61% of U.S. workers might feel this way. If you’re stressed at work, you’re more than three times likely …
Discovering what makes good judgment is an ongoing quest. According to experts, there are six elements of effective judgment: learning, trust, experience, detachment, options, and delivery. Learning Skills: Listen Carefully, Read Objectively Good judgment turns learning into understanding. Many leaders make quick decisions because they don’t filter or critically evaluate …
The signs are clear when someone struggles with managing their time: tasks completed at the last minute, delays, or even things getting lost. Slow progress in meetings and odd-hour email responses, like 2 a.m., are also indicators. If you’re a manager facing this issue with a team member, it can …
Imagine leading a team towards a goal. Do you direct them to get it done, or do you involve them, letting them have a say and motivating them to start? These are two different ways of reaching a goal. While involving your team is often best, blending both approaches is …
Companies often struggle to find their future leaders. How do you identify those who have or can develop the right skills to tackle your team’s toughest problems? In uncertain situations, we usually focus on what we know: looking for employees who met their performance goals. This approach works well for …
What does it mean to think like a manager? This aspect is often overlooked. We usually tell people to be great leaders rather than managers. However, separating management and leadership can be risky. Leadership without management can lead to arrogance, while management without leadership results in an uninspired style. One …
I want him fired. How is it that understanding, kind, thoughtful, rational, collaborative people like you and me are provoked by the work performance of certain colleagues that our imaginations race with ways to get them out of our lives and work – in any way possible? We dream up …
