Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #100: Hidden costs, Measuring Your Word, Pros & Cons of Side Hustles, and more…
Have you ever hid behind HR speak? Ever make a mistake and use legalese to cover instead of apologize? The fear and temptation to do
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18 Famous Leadership Quotes to Reflect on & Learn from
Great leaders are always learning and these quotes for leaders can give you great food for thought today. Read this post for bite-sized lessons.
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #99: Do You Need an Alter Ego, New Pew Research, a Survey, and more…
It’s a big week next week. Are you ready? As the end of the year very rapidly approaches, this coming week represents the last real
The surprising key to improving your performance appraisal process
The performance appraisal process is a painful one for HR, Managers, and Employees alike. 1 on 1s can improve your performance appraisals and boost morale.
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #98: The power of Reciprocity, Pigeonholing, a new Book of the Month, and more…
Leadership lessons are all around us if you pay attention. Continuing the story from last week, I did successfully return my boots. However, it was
The Ultimate Workplace Praise Guide: How to be More Positive at Work and Give More Praise to Your Team
Giving praise is important to the morale of your team, but it's not easy to always be positive. We share how to be more positive at work and give great, effective praise that gets results with your team.
Why Reducing Nonprofit Employee Turnover Will Better Your Good Cause
Being a nonprofit employee can be tough: long hours, low wages, and emotional challenges due to your responsibilities and mission. We share how you can keep your nonprofit employees engaged and reduce your turnover.
Employee Development Plans: The Competitive Edge to Winning the World Series and Helping Your Team Thrive
Employee development plans may seem like an afterthought, but it's key to retaining great people, and having the best team you can. We share secrets you can apply for employee development plans for your team.
Why Work-Life Balance Trumps the Hustle Hype
Work-life balance may seem like a luxury in a world that hypes hustle. However, there is significant data you should know that shows work-life balance is the best option for long-term success.
The Most Important Aspect of Task Relevant Maturity Many Leaders Forget
Task Relevant Maturity is a concept coined by legendary leader and Intel founder, Andy Grove, This post teaches you what Task Relevant Maturity is, and how to apply it to your team and most importantly, yourself.
Lighthouse's CEO talks the Power of 1-1 Meetings on the PM for the Masses Podcast
1-1 meetings are one of the most powerful tools in any manager's toolkit. On the PM for the Masses podcast, Get Lighthouse CEO Jason Evanish shares why they matter and how to make the most of them whether you're a people manager, project manager, or other leader.
How Your Ego Can Make You a Bad Leader (+ what to do about it)
Ego can help motivate you to work hard and have a healthy sense of self. Unfortunately, ego taken too far can also be destructive for leaders. Learn what to avoid and what to do instead.
How to use a Positive Outlook to Make Yourself a Better Leader
A positive outlook is essential to success as a leader. We teach you why it matters and give you tips from experts so you can have a more positive mindset as you lead and motivate your team.
Saturday Night Live's Best-Kept Secrets for Awesome, Collaborative Teams
Collaborative teams are essential to your company's success, yet it's easy for politics and conflict to get in the way. Learn how SNL builds great, collaborative teams and you can, too.
Why You Should Prioritize Psychological Safety to have an Innovative Team
An innovative team can only happen if you create psychological safety. This is accomplished through intention and hard work. Psychological safety does not happen by accident, so we show you how to create it.
The Hardest Skill of All for Managers to Learn and Build
To be a great leader, you need to develop many skills: emotional intelligence, the art of giving good feedback, influencing others, managing up, and more.
Why Constructive Discontent Is the Ultimate Competitive Advantage
Making your company succeed is a never ending set of challenges. However, if you embrace constructive discontent, you can help you and your team thrive.
How Cultural Change Helped Theo Epstein end a 100 year Curse
Cultural change is hard, especially in the complex world of professional sports. We share how Theo Epstein's cultural change of the Cubs made them winners.
How Great Leaders Develop Mental Toughness to Thrive
Mental toughness is essential to your success as a leader, and for your team, too. We share key tactics to develop you and your team's mental toughness.
What's the Secret Habit of High Performing Leaders?
What separates average leaders from high performing leaders? They train, manage stress, and avoid burnout like pro athletes to achieve consistent success.
Toxic Culture: Why Wells Fargo Created Over 3 Million Fake Accounts and Hurt so many Americans
A toxic culture will eventually cost your company everything. Learn how it's hurt Wells Fargo, and the benefits great companies get from their good cultures.
Become an Effective Leader by Mastering this One Skill...
What makes a strong, effective leader? Experts agree it's emotional intelligence. It's the skill separating average managers & effective leaders teams trust.
The Key Interview Tactic that will Help You Hire Great Employees
Learn the interview tactic you need to use to hire more A players, and avoid bad employees. We share a step by step interview tactic you can use today.
Lighthouse Links: How to Be a Great Leader Starting Today
If you want to know how to be a great leader, our post can help you learn key tips to be a better leader through our advice and the links to read more.
The Lighthouse Posts You Learned the Most from in 2017
2017 was another great year for leaders. Today, we look back at the posts you all found most helpful in the past year based on social shares and total reads.
How to Convince Your Boss to Start 1 on 1s with You
When you want to convince your boss to have better communication with you, and start 1 on 1s, follow our key steps. We share how to convince your boss.
5 Awesome & Unconventional Books for Leaders to Learn From
Too many books for leaders follow the boring business book formula. We share 5 awesome & unconventional books for leaders to learn valuable lessons from.
Two Key Words to Remember that will Help You Be a Great Manager
Being a great manager is all about learning new skills. We share 2 key words that are used by every great manager on a regular basis, and why they work.
9 Inspiring Quotes for Managers to Learn from & Reflect on
One of the best ways to learn is from others. These quotes for managers give you insights and ideas to be a better manager. We also share further reading.
