Were you a natural leader when you started your management career? Or did you need some manager training, either formally, or self-directed to be effective in your new job? Very few people know how to become a great manager on their own. Instead, it’s through a lot of trial and error, reading, listening and learning […]
Remember the classic book on relationships, Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus? Might it be time to write a similar volume about managers and employees? Managers are from…Mars? Consider this: 53% of employees believe “inadequate staffing” is the major driver of stress at work, but only 15% of managers believe that. Meanwhile, 33% […]
At the heart of Silicon Valley is the spirit of invention and innovation. Solving problems and inventing the future is what drives so many to move here and then start and build companies. Along with this inspiring innovation, there are a shocking number of bad managers here. Despite increasing attention, management and leadership continues to […]
Everybody hates employee performance evaluations. If you’re in HR, you know how painful it is having to run them and collate the results. It can take months in a land of paper, pencil, and too many Word documents. If you’re a manager, you likely hate them as well. They’re time consuming, hard to complete with […]
Question: What do New Coke, texting your ex late at night, breakfast burritos at convenience stores, and real time feedback for your team all have in common? Answer: They all seemed like good ideas in the moment, but ultimately failed to work out as hoped. While we can’t help you with your regrettable dining decisions, […]
