Why Bad Managers Focus on Friendship Instead of Leadership
Anyone who has led or has studied the field of leadership development will tell you that building and maintaining quality relationships is a key to success. However, having the goal of being best friends first with every team member will hurt you.
One Word Micromanagers Use That You Must Avoid
Now before you act as you have never micromanaged, stop right there. You have been guilty of it, and I have as well. To closely observe, control, or remind others what they should be doing or how they should be doing is an easy thing to do when you are ultimately responsible for their choices. But just because it’s easy doesn’t mean it correct.
3 Proven Rules to Increase Accountability as a Leader
Research for the SkillsLoft assessment has shown accountability is one of the top 4 weakest leadership competencies in managers, only behind listening, empathy and communication.
How to Lead a High Performing Team
While retaining top talent is vitally important, it’s also critical for organizations to promote people into positions of leadership that can drive performance and make a positive impact on the people they get the opportunity to lead.
How to Lead Your Remote Team
After studying remote work and helping managers prepare for their changing responsibilities, one thing is abundantly clear: Most people manage a remote team, but few lead one.
How to Fix An Underperforming Team in No Time
Sure there are many possible factors that can cause a team to underperform. These are just a few: lack of talent, talented people not meeting their potential, changes in the market, or a lack of resources. Still, ultimately, one person is responsible, the leader.
How the Best Leaders Prepare for Difficult Conversations
Ever tried to have a tough conversation with someone and it went terribly wrong? Or worse, you know you need to have a difficult conversation but you hold back, only to run up against the same problem three months later? These conversations are especially important if you are in a position of leadership.
Why Bad Leaders Focus on Being Friends Before Leading
It’s human nature to want to be liked. While there is nothing wrong with this desire, it may be hurting your ability to lead others effectively.
The Keys to Successfully Leading Remote Teams
“Hope is not a strategy.” In season 23 episode 4, John Eades covers five key strategies for successfully leading remote team members. 5 Key Strategies for Successfully Leading a Remote Team Remember Remote Team Members are HumanBuild and Maintain Trust-Based RelationshipsSet Clear StandardsConstantly Communicate CultureGet Them Together Face-to-Face...