The 3 Keys to Mastering Managing Expectations on Your Team
Whether you're managing up or trying to get the most from your team, managing expectations is essential. Read on to get your team managing your expectations.
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LLW #95: Steve Jobs on Fixing Problems, a Big Disconnect between Execs & Employees, and more…
Are you feeling optimistic? How is your outlook right now? If I’m being honest, this is the most hopeful I’ve been in quite a few
23 Awesome Leadership Quotes to Inspire, Motivate, and Transform You
Leadership is a soft skill that's hard to define yet the right quotes can teach and inspire you. We've collected 25 awesome leadership quotes for you here.
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #93: The Power of "Crawl, Walk, Run," a New Book of the Month, and more...
Can you believe it's already November? While the days have been growing shorter for awhile, I've realized that this weekend it gets really real: with
One on Ones with Employees: What Every Team Member Should Know
What should you expect as an employee who has one to ones with their manager? Here's 10 one on ones employee tips to help you make them awesome.one-on-ones.
How You Can Use the Elephant and the Rider to Motivate Your Team
The Elephant and the Rider is a key psychology concept that can help you better motivate your team. We teach you the concept and how to apply it.
What leaders must learn about the First Follower principle
The First Follower is key starting any movement. As a leader, you start movements every day. We share how to apply the First Follower principle at work.
The One on One Meeting: How to convince a skeptical team member
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.
Why You Should Lead From the Heart: Lessons from Mark Crowley
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.
Why Quarterly Check-ins Don't Cut it and Contribute to Turnover
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.
Why is everyone afraid at work? (and what to do about it)
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.
How great leaders get out of management debt and stay that way
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.
Key Takeaways from the Deloitte Survey of Millennials
The Deloitte survey of Millennials revealed what really motivates & retains them. We share the key takeaways so you know how to avoid millennial turnover.
Do you have the management debt mindset?
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?
5 Common Mistakes Managers Make with Remote Workers
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.
How to Be a Better Leader in 2016
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.
Why Your Open Door Policy Fails and What To Do Instead
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.
How to take notes in your one on ones in any situation
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.
Why You Should Build Rapport with Everyone You Manage
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.
5 Ways to Improve the Employee Performance Review
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.
Why the 10/10/10 Rule for One on Ones is for Mediocre Managers
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.
The Most Important Management Concept You're Missing: Task Relevant Maturity
Leaders must learn many management concepts to effectively lead. Task Relevant Maturity, coined by Andy Grove, is a crucial management concept you must know.
The Unfiltered Truth About Creating Great Corporate Culture
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.
The most important, yet overlooked management skill
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.
5 Simple Approaches to Keep Your Composure in Difficult Situations
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.
How to have great one on ones like Andy Grove in High Output Management
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.
Having bad one to one meetings? Here's how to turn them around
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.
Why Managers Need to Take Notes to be Successful
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.
Reinventing the Wheel: How companies like GE, Adobe, and Deloitte get rid of the performance review with one on ones
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.
