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.

3 Things that Don't Belong in Your One on One Agenda

never put in a one on one agenda feedback you haven't discussed.

Having a one on one agenda can help ensure you have great one on ones. However, you must avoid these 3 things in a one on one agenda. Learn them here.

3 Surprising Lessons for Managers from Gallup's Marcus Buckingham in "First, Break All the Rules"

Marcus Buckingham first break all the rules gallup

Marcus Buckingham shared Gallup's greatest insights for managers in "First, Break all the Rules." We share the best takeaways from Marcus Buckingham.

Good Manager vs Bad Manager: How a Good Manager is Worth $192,375 More

The value of good manager vs bad manager

The value of a good manager vs bad manager can be hard to put a number to. We show you how to calculate the value of a good manager vs bad manager.

The Top Manager Mistake that Causes Turnover

A top manager will grow their people so they won't leave.

Don't make this top manager mistake, or you'll lose key team members. We explain why & what top managers do differently to avoid this high cost.

Leadership Lessons for Managers from Kate Matsudaira

developing leaders means focusing on the we kate matsudaira

Kate Matsudaira has built great teams at companies like SEOmoz, Decide.com (acq. by Ebay), and Amazon. We share her best leadership lessons for managers.

Red Auerbach's Leadership Secret to Winning 9 titles in 11 Years

Red Auerbach secret to motivating teams

Red Auerbach is one of the greatest coaches in NBA history. He won 9 titles due to a leadership secret you can apply to your team, too. We share it with you.

What to do when your One-on-Ones get too personal

too personal makes us uncomfortable

If you build strong relationships with your team members, it's possible your one-on-ones can get too personal. We share how to navigate this as a manager.

Why Group 1 on 1s Don't Work and Other Follies

no one looks forward to a group 1 on 1 with the Bobs

Group 1 on 1s seem like a great idea to get more people involved in listening and helping people. Unfortunately, group 1 on 1s are a bad idea. We share why.

Don't Throw the Baby Out With the Bath Water: The Case for Keeping Employee Performance Reviews

employee performance reviews shouldn't be thrown out like a baby with the bathwater

The hot trend is to get rid of employee performance reviews, but is that a good idea? We explain how to keep and fix your employee performance reviews.

5 Great Sam Walton Quotes on Leadership from Made in America

Sam Walton Quotes from Made in America - you can learn from everybody

Sam Walton is one of the best retailers & entrepreneurs ever in America. We share the best Sam Walton quotes on leadership from his book, Made in America.