Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #73: Jobs handling hostile feedback, Perception vs. Reality, Developing EQ as an Introvert, and more…
Ever make a BIG mistake and immediately regret it? A friend tweeted today that a founder he had passed on investing in asked for feedback only tell him to "f--- off" on the feedback call. Don't do that. 🤦♂️ Feedback is a gift, even if it isn't always delivered in the nicest packaging. In today's edition, we […]
How to Prepare for a Management Interview so You Get an Awesome Job
“Hi - Thanks for coming in to meet the team last week. Unfortunately…” Ah those dreaded words, “Unfortunately…we’re not going to be moving forward with your candidacy for the role.” Interviewing for a management position can feel like a brutal obstacle course. You need to demonstrate your leadership skills while explaining how you'll hit the […]
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #72: Emotions in Feedback, The State of Performance Management, and more...
"I wish I'd done this weeks ago..." That's what went through my mind as I reviewed applicants for a Virtual Assistant role I just opened on Upwork. It turns out, many of the VAs not only have the skills to do the work I know has been backing up and taking up too much of […]
The 20 Best Manager Interview Questions To Ask Your Leadership Candidates
Let's face it — hiring the wrong manager can be an absolute nightmare. Not only does it drain your team's productivity and morale, but it also takes a serious hit on your bottom line. The United States Department of Labor estimates that making a poor hiring decision can cost you nearly a third of that […]
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #71: Steve Jobs on Conflicts, a fun Book of the Month, and Challenges on Giving Praise
Praise costs you nothing, but can deliver huge results. Everyone likes hearing they've done a good job, especially when they really put in extra effort. That's why we so frequently talk about it both in this newsletter and on the Lighthouse blog. And in these week's edition, we have a great write in Ask Lighthouse […]
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #70: Building fun cultures, skill learning stats, Dog-eat-dog teams, and more
Do you enjoy this newsletter? Only you know unless you tell us! One of the interesting things about writing a newsletter that goes to tens of thousands of people, is that it becomes hard to tell if what you're writing resonates; yes, I have opens and click rates, survey responses, and people who have been […]
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #69: Building Credibility, a study of AI at work, how to manage your friends, and more…
What if I told you there's something that many Gen Z and Boomers agree on in the workplace? Turns out that topic is AI. In today’s edition, we cover key takeaways from a Linkedin & Microsoft study of AI, which includes a generational breakdown of using it at work, as well as what to do […]
Why the Lone Wolf Personality Fails as a Leader (and how to fix it)
Q: What's the difference between a lone wolf and a leader? A: When a leader turns around, there's a group following them. When a lone wolf turns around, they're alone. If you've ever watched a movie or TV show with a lone wolf personality trying to be a leader, you know how awkward it can […]
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #68: A True Classic, a New Language for Leaders, and more…
In today’s edition, we also cover a new Book of the Month, a special opportunity for those of you with audiences of your own, a new foundational post on coaching, and an important poll to tell us what you think of AI for leaders. Let’s dive in… Table of contents: ➡️ Did a friend forward […]
5 Critical Coaching Principles for Leaders to Learn
"A coach is someone who tells you what you don't want to hear, who has you see what you don't want to see, so you can be who you have always known you could be." - Tom Landry, former Head Coach of the Dallas Cowboys (1960-1988) and 2X Super Bowl Champion Coaching is one of […]