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
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.
Essential Lessons from Laszlo Bock in Work Rules
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.
How to be a better manager by remembering 5 simple phrases
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.
Why you need one on one software for your managers
One on ones are crucial to having a happy, motivated team, but many do them poorly. We explain why you need one on one software and how it can help.
The Performance Review: How the best companies are approaching, improving, and replacing them.
Many hate the performance review. In this post we share how companies are approaching them with fresh eyes, reinventing, or replacing the performance review.
The 6 Surprising Questions that Ensure the Effectiveness of Google Management
Google Management has done deep research to answer the question, "How do you tell if your managers are doing a good job?" Read on to learn what they are.
5 Ways You Could Be Contributing to Poor Management at Your Company
Do you have poor management at your company? It can ruin morale and spike turnover. We cover 5 ways leaders like you may contribute to this crucial problem.
Culture Summit SF: The 3 Keys to Retaining and Motivating Your Team
At SF's Culture Summit, the founder of Lighthouse spoke about how to motivate and retain your team. This post includes the slides and key takeaways from it.
Status Updates: The biggest trap to avoid in your one on ones
Status updates are a key part of being a manager, but having status updates in one on ones is a huge waste. We share alternatives to make one on ones great.
Awesome Leadership Lessons from the departures of Bill Simmons & Jon Stewart
We can learn great leadership lessons from Jon Stewart of the Daily Show & Bill Simmons formerly of ESPN. Their leadership changed the lives of their teams.
Manager's Guide: How to Fire an Employee
We discuss how to fire an employee from the necessary steps before firing, to the reasons why, and how to deal with the issues for you, them, and your team.
