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.

The Fatal Flaws of 2 Kinds of Leaders (and what to do about it)

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There are 2 common kinds of leaders and each have their own fatal flaw. If you don't fix that flaw, you'll struggle as a leader. We dive into the 2 kinds of leaders, and what to do about their biggest challenge.

Your Favorite Posts this Year from Lighthouse to Help You be a Better Leader

What are your biggest challenges as a manager? Chances are, they're similar to other managers. That's why we recap the best posts to help you be a better leader from 2018 here on the Lighthouse blog.

Dealing with Stress and Being a Manager: Jason Evanish, CEO of Lighthouse, on the Crazy Wisdom Podcast

The Crazy Wisdom Podcast examines the impact of stress and creativity on managers when Jason Evanish, CEO of Get Lighthouse, was a guest. Learn the takeaways and lessons here.

How Being Data Driven and Emotionally Intelligent helped the Red Sox win the 2018 World Series

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While the baseball world has become more and more data driven, it has been equally important to the Red Sox 2018 World Series win that their manager had a high EQ. Being emotionally intelligent has proven to be the missing element to turn them into champions.

The Ultimate Workplace Praise Guide: How to be More Positive at Work and Give More Praise to Your Team

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Giving praise is important to the morale of your team, but it's not easy to always be positive. We share how to be more positive at work and give great, effective praise that gets results with your team.

Why Reducing Nonprofit Employee Turnover Will Better Your Good Cause

Being a nonprofit employee can be tough: long hours, low wages, and emotional challenges due to your responsibilities and mission. We share how you can keep your nonprofit employees engaged and reduce your turnover.

Employee Development Plans: The Competitive Edge to Winning the World Series and Helping Your Team Thrive

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Employee development plans may seem like an afterthought, but it's key to retaining great people, and having the best team you can. We share secrets you can apply for employee development plans for your team.

Why Work-Life Balance Trumps the Hustle Hype

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Work-life balance may seem like a luxury in a world that hypes hustle. However, there is significant data you should know that shows work-life balance is the best option for long-term success.

The Most Important Aspect of Task Relevant Maturity Many Leaders Forget

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Task Relevant Maturity is a concept coined by legendary leader and Intel founder, Andy Grove, This post teaches you what Task Relevant Maturity is, and how to apply it to your team and most importantly, yourself.

Lighthouse's CEO talks the Power of 1-1 Meetings on the PM for the Masses Podcast

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1-1 meetings are one of the most powerful tools in any manager's toolkit. On the PM for the Masses podcast, Get Lighthouse CEO Jason Evanish shares why they matter and how to make the most of them whether you're a people manager, project manager, or other leader.