Jason Cortel 
It’s easy to get caught up in coaching an employee who is struggling and neglecting to coach your top-performing employees. However, this is a fatal mistake for your team. Top performers are usually the ones carrying the weight of the … Read more
If you’re like most managers, you’re always looking for ways to improve. That’s why you have regular one-to-one meetings, status updates, quarterly check-ins, goal plans, and performance reviews with your employees. Perhaps your organization conducts annual employee opinion surveys. But … Read more
No one ever looks forward to their performance review. But, it’s an essential part of your development as an employee. Whether the review is positive or negative, you should always take time to reflect on the feedback given to you … Read more
Manipulation is part of human nature, and everyone engages in it to some degree. Unfortunately, some people bring manipulative behaviors to the workplace. Manipulative employees damage your culture and productivity, so they cannot go unaddressed. It can be hard to … Read more
The best leaders understand the power of inspiration. They know that motivation is essential, but inspiration is what truly changes people’s lives. When you are inspired, you are pulled toward something that stirs your heart, mind, and spirit. You become … Read more
We all make mistakes. It is inevitable, and we should embrace our failures as a way to learn from them. But what happens when you don’t know you are making a mistake? You will never be able to fix it, … Read more
The dress code for men in the office is a bit more strict than for women. When HR teams design an employee handbook, they typically break out the dress code by gender. But even with “dress-down Fridays,” men are held … Read more
The millennial generation has changed the workplace in many ways, and now millennial managers are becoming commonplace. As this group rises into higher ranks, management style and strategy will evolve. To keep pace with these changes, it’s essential to understand … Read more
As a business leader, you have an endless list of chores to complete and work to do, but it doesn’t seem like enough time is on your side. Over the last 20 years, we’ve created an always-on culture of relentless … Read more
Active listening is a powerful tool for leaders. It can help you gain insight and respect from those around you and build relationships. Active listening is an important skill that all leaders should develop at any level in their organization. … Read more
Fear-mongering has infiltrated every aspect of our lives. As a result, there is no shortage of anxiety-inducing headlines designed to grab your attention and create action. For example, reports of a home shortage put more buyers in the market. Likewise, … Read more
“The Only Constant in Life Is Change.”- Heraclitus. Gracefully adapting to change is a critical skill for a successful career. However, few changes are more significant than getting a new boss. So how do you successfully navigate the arrival of … Read more