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
Good Manager vs Bad Manager: How a Good Manager is Worth $192,375 More
The value of a good manager vs bad manager can be hard to put a number to. We show you how to calculate the value of a good manager vs bad manager.
The Top Manager Mistake that Causes Turnover
Don't make this top manager mistake, or you'll lose key team members. We explain why & what top managers do differently to avoid this high cost.
Leadership Lessons for Managers from Kate Matsudaira
Kate Matsudaira has built great teams at companies like SEOmoz, Decide.com (acq. by Ebay), and Amazon. We share her best leadership lessons for managers.
Red Auerbach's Leadership Secret to Winning 9 titles in 11 Years
Red Auerbach is one of the greatest coaches in NBA history. He won 9 titles due to a leadership secret you can apply to your team, too. We share it with you.
What to do when your One-on-Ones get too personal
If you build strong relationships with your team members, it's possible your one-on-ones can get too personal. We share how to navigate this as a manager.
Why Group 1 on 1s Don't Work and Other Follies
Group 1 on 1s seem like a great idea to get more people involved in listening and helping people. Unfortunately, group 1 on 1s are a bad idea. We share why.
Don't Throw the Baby Out With the Bath Water: The Case for Keeping Employee Performance Reviews
The hot trend is to get rid of employee performance reviews, but is that a good idea? We explain how to keep and fix your employee performance reviews.
5 Great Sam Walton Quotes on Leadership from Made in America
Sam Walton is one of the best retailers & entrepreneurs ever in America. We share the best Sam Walton quotes on leadership from his book, Made in America.
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.
