Leading yourself means being aware of your strengths and areas of opportunity. It means being honest with yourself about who you are and what you are capable of. Only when you have a strong sense of self-awareness can you begin to lead others authentically and effectively.
Leadership is not a rank. It's an approach. Leadership is not about making people do things. It's about the ability to inspire them to do something. Being a leader today means having the knowledge, skills, competence, and understanding of engaging, motivating, and managing people.
Leaders often struggle with the question of how to coach their management team. After all, the dynamics are slightly different when coaching someone in a position of authority. However, if you follow a process and use some essential tips, you … Read more
A manager not meeting performance expectations can ripple throughout the organization. Left unaddressed, an underperforming manager can significantly damage employee morale, productivity, and even the bottom line. This blog post will discuss the steps needed to put a manager on … Read more
Do you feel like there are communication gaps at your workplace? If so, you’re not alone. A lot of organizations struggle with communication problems. From a lack of clarity in messages to miscommunication between team members, or even worse, an … Read more
If you’re looking to create a top workplace, you need to focus on the employee experience. What employees want from their bosses and workplaces is constantly changing. So you must stay up-to-date on what employees look for in top workplaces. … Read more
Truth decay is a term that has been gaining attention in recent years. It refers to the gradual erosion of truth and facts in our society. It can be especially dangerous in the workplace, leading to office politics, drama, and … Read more
When it comes to leadership, communication is critical. Leaders must be able to engage and inspire their team to achieve success. There are certain phrases that the best-rated leaders use frequently. Top-rated leaders use these verbal expressions to inspire, motivate, … Read more
Leadership culture is how things are done; it’s how people interact, make decisions, and influence others. Leaders’ own conscious and unconscious beliefs drive decisions and behaviors, and repeated behaviors become leadership practices. Because these practices eventually become the patterns of … Read more
Employee layoffs are never easy. Leaders have to make a lot of tough decisions, and often they are under a great deal of pressure. Unfortunately, many leaders make mistakes during employee layoffs that can have serious consequences. This blog post … Read more
It’s easy to be fooled by narcissistic leaders. They happily create a culture where the promise of results is more enticing than the results themselves. After all, a promise of results is essential for any organization. But when a leader … Read more
Inclusion is critical, especially in the workplace. Showing support for LGBTQ+ is something that leaders and managers need to prioritize if they want their organization to truly welcome LGBTQ+ employees. Too often, organizations will hang up a rainbow flag during … Read more
When you lead with gratitude, others are drawn to you. They want to be a part of what you’re doing because they feel appreciated. Expressing gratitude is one of the most essential things a leader can do for their team. … Read more
Nothing infuriates me more than when managers blame employees for issues. It is too easy for managers to blame their employees when things go wrong. With each rung of the ladder they climb, they are less likely to accept responsibility. … Read more