Author: Jason Evanish

Jason Evanish has been researching and writing about leadership for over 10 years and a startup founder leading teams since 2008. He has a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s in Technological Entrepreneurship both from Northeastern University. As the founder and CEO of Get Lighthouse, Inc, Jason and the Lighthouse team have helped managers grow their leadership skills in dozens of countries around the world. They’ve worked with a variety of companies from non-profits to high growth startups, and government organizations to well known, publicly traded companies. Jason has also been featured in publications including NPR, the Wall Street Journal, and Fast Company.

Bad Leadership: 5 Ways to Recognize Bad Managers at Your Company

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In today’s post, we’ll break down 5 signs of bad leadership – and what traits to monitor to determine a lack of someone’s long-term leadership potential.

Introducing: The Creating High Performing Teams Podcast - Episode 1

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We're excited to announce our new podcast, "Creating High Performing Teams". Each episode teaches you a key concept to be a great leader focused on being the most actionable podcast you've ever listened to.

2021’s Essential Reads for Great Managers

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What were your leadership milestones this year? Like every year, we’d like to take a look back at the 10 posts you’ve enjoyed reading the most.

4 Inspiring Dale Carnegie Quotes You (and Every Leader) Can Learn From

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Discover four of the best Dale Carnegie quotes you can use to grow as a leader, and actionable ways you can apply them to your team.

What’s the Best Meeting Cadence for Different Types of 1:1 Meetings

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Read about four types of 1:1s managers have with their teams, what the best meeting cadence for them is, and resources for learning more about them.

5 Habits That Turn Average Teams into High Performing Teams

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What makes high performing teams at big companies like Amazon, Adobe, and GE, as well as startups like Buffer so special? Read on to find out.

Remote management: 41 questions you must ask your hybrid team

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Remote management presents unique challenges different than managing in an office. Hybrid setups are even harder, which is why we have 41 questions to help you.

Leading Happy Teams Through Crisis: 5 Ways to Keep Your Team Happy and Motivated in a Recession

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Keeping your team happy and motivated during a recession or similar crisis isn’t easy. However, there’s a lot you can do as a leader to maintain happy teams.

Does the 4 Day Work Week Really Work? Gallup and real companies have the true answer.

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The 4 day work week is an experiment that has worked in some contexts but failed in others. Here's what you can do instead to help your team's productivity.

Are You a Micromanager? Avoid these Signs and Learn How to Stop Micromanaging

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Micromanagers are perfectionists who want their team’s work and results to be impeccable. However, perfectionism can be a big burden for you and your people.