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 …
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. …
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 …
Imagine one of your colleagues tells you that another coworker is not doing well in their job. When you check with that coworker, she tells you a completely different story. As a manager, how do you stay fair and objective when there are disagreements? Being able to think carefully and …
As things change quickly in workplaces due to the aftermath of the pandemic, social changes, and other factors, one crucial question remains: How can we make work better for individuals, companies, and society? Throughout this past year, several research-based articles have tackled this question. As the year comes to an …
Leaders set the pace and tone for the organizations that they lead in many different ways. Your example creates a culture. Our habits, patterns, and actions permeate throughout our group. Leaders who are in the habit of being generous will generally end up building exceptionally generous organizations. But leaders who …
Have you ever wondered why you have to do the work for everyone else on your team? If you are the only person who knows how to do the job, you are a micromanager. Many employees have horror stories of their management team micromanaging and hovering over their every decision. …
This is a study from 80,000 managers. The best managers exist to serve their employees. They lead by exception and emphasize strengths over weaknesses,
Start With Why by Simon Sinek explains how to motivate yourself and others through asking why first.
Made to Stick explains how to make your ideas compelling by stories.
