This post takes a look at the pros and cons of using synchronous vs. asynchronous communication, when to use them, and how to get the most out of them.
Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Communication: How to Find the Right Balance for Your Team
Ask Lighthouse: How to Keep Employees from Quitting
In today’s post, we’re focusing on how to keep employees from quitting when they have a better offer on the table.
55 Skip Level Meeting Questions to Improve Your Managers and Engage Your Employees
“The difference between mere management and leadership is communication.” – Winston Churchill As Winston Churchill captures so well, good communication is central to your success as a leader. When your organization grows to have layers between you and other team members, the skip level meeting becomes one of your best tools for effective communication. We […]
4 Ways You Can Fast Track Your Star Employee’s Career
How can you support and accelerate the career trajectory of your best performers? What do you need to do to keep them motivated for the short- and long-term? If you’ve ever had a star employee on your team, you know how valuable they are. A 2012 study from Indiana University has shown that high performers […]
Ask Lighthouse: Supporting Your Introverted Team Members
So you’ve just hired an introverted team member and they’re having trouble communicating to others. What can you do to make them feel at ease and incorporate them into the team? Welcome to the 6th edition of “Ask Lighthouse”, our weekly format that answers your questions about leadership and management. Each week, Jason Evanish, the […]
One on One Meeting Questions Great Managers Ask Their Teams
One on one meetings are a cornerstone to an effective manager <-> team member relationship, from small startups to giant companies. What you talk about, and the one on one meeting questions you ask, make all the difference in the performance of your team. It’s why Andy Grove, the legendary founder of Intel and author […]
Ask Lighthouse: How Big Should Your Raise Be; How to Find a Mentor for Your Team Member
Do you know how to find a mentor for your team member outside of your organization? And how can you be objective when asking for a higher salary? Welcome to the 6th edition of “Ask Lighthouse”, our weekly format that answers your questions about leadership. Each week, Jason Evanish, the CEO and founder of Lighthouse, […]
The Best Questions to Ask Your CEO in Different Situations
Regardless of the size of the company you work for or you’re interviewing at, getting a chance to ask the CEO a few questions is a unique and special opportunity. That’s why we want to be sure you make the most of it, no matter what the context is. No matter how big or small […]
15 Skills Senior Leaders Must Master to Be Great Managers of Managers
“I’m pretty confident in my ability to be a good manager, but a lot of it is instinct…I’m not sure I can teach that to others.” Sound like something you’d say? Many of the senior leaders I’ve spoken to find that they face a whole new set of challenges when they become a manager of […]
Ask Lighthouse: Encouraging More Independent Teams and Gaining Respect Among More Experienced Colleagues
This week on Ask Lighthouse: How do you gain respect as a manager among team members who are older than you? How can you get your people to stop asking you every little question and create more independent teams?
