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 Resolve Conflicts in the Workplace as a Manager

how to resolve conflict in the workplace as a manager

“I can’t stand working with Joe. He’s impossible!” “Those expectations are unreasonable. How can you expect me to do that?!” “That’s a dumb idea. Why would we ever do that?” These are the kinds of workplace conflicts that managers deal with regularly. How you choose to handle them can determine whether your team performs at […]

Your First Mentorship Meeting: A Guide for Mentors & Mentees

First mentorship meeting

“I wonder what they’ll be like?” “I hope they don’t waste my time.” “I hope they can answer my questions.” “What if they don’t like me?” Whether you’re the mentor or the mentee, there are a lot of questions that can run through your mind before your first mentorship meeting. It’s an important moment worthy […]

20 Essential Questions to Ask Your New Boss to Set You Up for Success

What questions to ask your new boss

Congratulations! You landed a new job.  It’s always exciting on your first day. All that hope and excitement. There are endless possibilities and every reason to believe this will be a great long term fit for you, even if you have questions for your new boss. But then reality can set in. Maybe there’s a […]

How to Use Stephen Covey’s Emotional Bank Account: A Manager’s Guide

Understanding the individual is the first deposit for emotional bank account

Managing people can be hard. Especially if no one showed you how to do it well.  As a manager, you're tasked with guiding, motivating, and coaching your team to succeed. But how can you lead others in those ways? They’re not robots nor a pet where simple orders, or a simple dog treat will get […]

How to Announce Employee Departures To Your Team

Announcing employe departures

Employee departures are an inevitable part of any business. As your company grows and evolves, your needs change, and so do your employees. It’s natural that some of your people will move on to new opportunities or no longer be a good fit.  Yet, if you've done a good job as a manager, departures should […]