Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #61: Scrubbing Toilets and Unpleasant Tasks, a favorite lesson from HOM and more
What was your first job? What was the worst job you ever had? If you're like many people, your first job was something in the
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What was your first job? What was the worst job you ever had? If you're like many people, your first job was something in the
The day after Daylight savings time springs forward is always a rough one. I think we all miss that hour of sleep and the circadian
Ever read a book so good that it ruins all other similar books? That's this month's Book of the Month. It's so good, it makes
What have you been reading lately? I recently finished reading a book written by a friend of mine and I have to say, it's a fun added
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Want to start a one on one meeting with each of your team members, but facing skeptics? We share how to get buy in & make the most of a one on one meeting.
For 25 years Mark Crowley defied stereotypes of the finance industry & lead from the heart to have teams who performed in the top 5%. We share his lessons.
If you start check-ins (or 1 on 1s) with your team, once a quarter is not enough. We share why you need check-ins more often and how to make them effective.
A recent survey shows most managers are afraid at work; they fear communicating with their team despite the importance. We share why & what to do about it.
Every day management debt is building up on your team. We share how to be an effective leader, who is always on the lookout for management debt & fixing it.
The Deloitte survey of Millennials revealed what really motivates & retains them. We share the key takeaways so you know how to avoid millennial turnover.
Management debt is building up on your team whether you know it or not. Are you addressing it or is management debt causing issues to blow up?
While some companies like Yahoo and Reddit have banned remote work, many other companies are embracing having remote workers due to a variety of benefits.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Leaders must learn many management concepts to effectively lead. Task Relevant Maturity, coined by Andy Grove, is a crucial management concept you must know.
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.
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.
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.
In Andy Grove's book, High Output Management, the former CEO of Intel explains his approach to the key management habit of having great 1 on 1 meetings.
Are your one to one meetings with your team not going well? We'll share common symptoms and the cure to make your one to one meetings with your team great.
Do you take notes? As a manager, it's a critical habit. We show why experts and research agree it's a critical skill for effective leaders.
Want to get rid of the performance review? Many of the best companies have. Read on to find out what some of the best companies do instead of the review.
Laszlo Bock runs the people organization at Google and has shared the learnings of his team in the book Work Rules. We share the takeaways you can apply.
Want to learn how to be a better manager? It's easier than you think. We show how by adding a few key phrases and habits, you can be a better manager, too.