Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #106: Final thoughts, Back to the Fundamentals, How You're Remembered, and more...
As the saying goes, “All good things come to an end.” This is the last edition of the Lighthouse Leadership Weekly. It’s been a fun
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Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #105: When 6 weeks beats 2 years, Torturing into Greatness?, and more…
First and foremost, I’d like to thank everyone who took advantage of our Lighthouse Lessons course close-out deals the last two weeks. I’m honored to
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #104: Disagreeable Givers?, Having Standards vs. Being Nice, and more...
What’s your favorite idiom? One of mine is, “sunlight is the best disinfectant.” It’s amazing what you can learn with a little transparency. Yet, it’s
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #103: Making the Best Choices, Zuck Passing the Buck, and more…
One of the hardest parts about leadership is understanding nuance. Sometimes situations require a different approach than we’re used to. Other times, we find ourselves
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #102: When Your Rules Change, Leading through Fires, and more…
This phrase has been running through my mind a lot lately. It’s a good reminder to mix things up, try new things, and avoid getting
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.
10 Terrible Gifts for Boss's Day for the Horrible Boss in Your Life
Looking for a gift for your boss? We have 10 terrible gifts for Boss's Day if you have a horrible boss, and advice on what great bosses do differently.
3 Leadership Stories to Help You be a Better Manager
Examples are one of the best ways to learn. We share 3 leadership stories that can help you improve your skills in leading and managing others.
6 Facts About Managers You Need to Know to Better Work with Yours
Managers have a tough job. These facts about managers will help you better understand your manager's job and work with them effectively.
The Key to Effectively Leading Your Team During the Rise of Remote Work
Remote work is on the rise. It requires new skills & tools to succeed, especially for leaders who want their teams to perform at a high level. We share how.
5 Key Lessons from Camille Fournier in The Manager's Path
"The Manager's Path" is Camille Fournier's great book on being a great technical leader. We share 7 of the best lessons from Camille Fournier's book.
The 9 Worst Pieces of Advice for 1:1s (and what to do instead)
1:1s are an essential habits for great managers. Unfortunately, there's a lot of bad advice out there about them. We share the keys to great 1:1s.
Keys to Managing Millennials in the Workplace from the Voice America Podcast
Managing Millennials in the workplace is not easy. The rules at work have changed. We share what you need to do to manage Millennials in the workplace well.
To be a Good Manager, Always Start with Yourself
If you want to be a good manager, start by looking at yourself. We examine the power & importance of having the right mindset to be a good manager.
5 Questions to ask an interviewer to ensure you work for a good manager
If you want to be happy in a job, you need to work for a good manager. These questions to ask an interviewer will help you determine if they are a good one.
Case Study: How IT Assurance Invests in Preventative Management
Lighthouse's Manager Score helps leaders learn how their managers are doing in key areas for engagement and retention. Here's a case study with IT Assurance:
Key Takeaways from Gallup's Study on Improving the Performance Management Process
How do you improve the performance management process? We share takeaways from Gallup's study + data from other key sources to help you make good decisions.
How Managers can be More Effective Listeners
Effective listeners do more to inspire, lead, motivate, and get the best ideas from their teams. We share 5 ways you can be a more effective listener today.
Why Silicon Valley has so many Bad Managers
There are many bad managers in Silicon Valley. We explore the factors causing the Valley to be a breeding ground for bad managers & what to do about it.
The Top 10 Reasons Companies Fail at Promoting from Within
Promoting from within is a great way to reward your loyal employees. We share the right habits to make promoting from within to succeed and what to avoid.
How to Boost Creativity on Your Team When They're Stuck
Can you boost creativity on your team? When you get stuck it's easy to give up or settle. Jeff Kavanaugh of InfoSys shares how you can boost creativity here:
Jason Evanish, Lighthouse's CEO, talks 1 to 1 meetings on Hiring on All Cylinders, Entelo's HR Podcast
What goes into great 1 to 1 meetings? What do good and bad managers do in 1 to 1 meetings? Find out in our Hiring on All Cylinders podcast interview & recap.
The Posts Managers Loved Most on Lighthouse in 2016
Find out what the biggest questions were by managers and leaders that we answered on the Lighthouse blog this year. We share the 5 most popular.
Why Bad Leaders Should Fear the Holidays
Bad leaders will find that the holidays are a scary time where they can lose their best people. We share why it happens and what leaders can do about it.
