A bad boss is usually a good person. There are many reasons that they can end up developing bad habits that lead to negative consequences for them and their team. Often, those problems then compound, forcing them into reactive management, fighting fires and dealing with major issues constantly. This makes it even harder to turn […]
First Follower, fifth follower, fiftieth follower. They’re all the same, right? Not quite. Whether the change you’re bringing is big or small, having a great First Follower can make all difference between standing alone, and getting full buy in and acceptance from those you’re leading. Start a Movement I recently saw this inspiring TED Talk […]
What questions do you ask in one on ones with your managers? It’s critical you make the most of your time meeting with them. When you’re at the level in an organization where you manage others who also manage, your impact is exponential; not only do your efforts improve or hurt your team, but it […]
We all dream of having an energized team, totally motivated and hitting all their goals. If you’re lucky, you may work in such an environment. Congratulations, that comes from hard work by leaders like you. For the rest of us, the question then becomes how to motivate your team to be more like that. What […]
I don’t want to. Do I have to? That sounds like a waste of time. If you’re excited about having a one on one meeting with each person on your team and any of them respond in those ways, it can be pretty disappointing. Don’t let it stop you. The benefits to morale, motivation, and […]
Finance is a ruthless, heartless industry, right? The only thing people there care about is money. Not so fast. For 25 years, Mark Crowley proved the stereotypes wrong. By leading from the heart with his teams, they routinely ranked in the top 5% at some of the largest financial services companies in America. He’s now […]
“I’m giving my two weeks notice. I’ve taken another job.” My friend had just blindsided her manager by telling him she was leaving. The manager never saw it coming. My friend seemed happy. She was friends with many of her coworkers, and seemed to enjoy her work. Yet, under the surface, problems were brewing. There […]
Being a new manager can be an exciting, and stressful, opportunity. It’s a great promotion, with new responsibilities, added prestige, and the pay bump to match. It’s also a major career change to a world very different than what you learn in any school or classroom. It’s important that you promote people looking to be […]
Why are there so many bad bosses? Gallup research reveals that over 50% of Americans have quit a job to get away from their manager. Meanwhile, overall employee engagement has been stuck for years around a meager 30%: Further, their research shows that managers, “account for at least 70% of the variance in employee engagement.” […]
You’re not alone. It’s not just you. The leading benefit that Millennials (and many others at work) want in a job is the opportunity for career growth and development. Studies by PwC: and Deloitte agree: Career growth and development are some of the top things people look for in jobs. Yet, most aren’t growing. Unfortunately, […]
