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.

How to Be a Better Leader in 2016

How to be a better leader and anticipate when people may leave

With a few new skills you can learn how to be a better leader today. This post highlights small changes you can make to motivate and lead your team.

Why Your Open Door Policy Fails and What To Do Instead

open door policy can put you between a rock and a hard place

An open door policy seems great. Why schedule a regular meeting when your team can just drop in? We cover why an open door policy fails & what to do instead.

How to take notes in your one on ones in any situation

how to take notes in one on ones - split the screen for a google hangout

One on ones are a unique, individual meeting. Depending on the situation, how to take notes the best way can vary. Managing is not one-size-fits-all. You need to adapt to not just your team and culture, but what fits each person. It's why understanding Task Relevant Maturity is so important. But it doesn't stop there. […]

Why You Should Build Rapport with Everyone You Manage

Managers must build rapport with their teams to succeed. We share the many benefits of you showing you care & having a personal interest in your people.

5 Ways to Improve the Employee Performance Review

Employee Performance Review shouldn't include stack ranking

We cover 5 ways employee performance reviews can be improved to be more effective & less hated. An employee performance review can be a positive experience.

Why the 10/10/10 Rule for One on Ones is for Mediocre Managers

10/10/10 rule leads to status updates in one on ones and empty conversations

The 10/10/10 rule leads to mediocre one on ones. You miss out on key opportunities for learning & growth. We share why 10/10/10 is bad & what to do instead.

The Most Important Management Concept You're Missing: Task Relevant Maturity

The most important management concept you should always think of is Task Relevant Maturity

Leaders must learn many management concepts to effectively lead. Task Relevant Maturity, coined by Andy Grove, is a crucial management concept you must know.

The Unfiltered Truth About Creating Great Corporate Culture

Corporate Culture is a buzzword that is discussed with too much fluff and empty advice. We dive into what leaders at great companies say that you can apply.

The most important, yet overlooked management skill

Management Skill - Mort Mandel advice from Peter Drucker

There are many management skills to master. One of the most critical is curiosity. We share how asking the right questions can help you be a great leader.

5 Simple Approaches to Keep Your Composure in Difficult Situations

keep your composure and don't flip a tabl

To lead effectively, you must keep your composure in front of your team. The tactics we cover will help you navigate the most challenging of situations.