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 Leadership Weekly #74: Your "Work Container", Next Lighthouse Lessons program and more...
An interesting lesson learned last week: In-email polls are kind of messy. While it was convenient to have the poll right in your email, it
20 Transformative Servant Leadership Quotes That Will Change Your Approach to Management
“The servant-leader is servant first, it begins with a natural feeling that one wants to serve, to serve first, as opposed to, wanting power, influence,
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #73: Jobs handling hostile feedback, Perception vs. Reality, Developing EQ as an Introvert, and more…
Ever make a BIG mistake and immediately regret it? A friend tweeted today that a founder he had passed on investing in asked for feedback only tell
How to Prepare for a Management Interview so You Get an Awesome Job
“Hi - Thanks for coming in to meet the team last week. Unfortunately…” Ah those dreaded words, “Unfortunately…we’re not going to be moving forward with
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #72: Emotions in Feedback, The State of Performance Management, and more...
"I wish I'd done this weeks ago..." That's what went through my mind as I reviewed applicants for a Virtual Assistant role I just opened
The 20 Best Manager Interview Questions To Ask Your Leadership Candidates
Let's face it — hiring the wrong manager can be an absolute nightmare. Not only does it drain your team's productivity and morale, but it
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #71: Steve Jobs on Conflicts, a fun Book of the Month, and Challenges on Giving Praise
Praise costs you nothing, but can deliver huge results. Everyone likes hearing they've done a good job, especially when they really put in extra effort.
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #70: Building fun cultures, skill learning stats, Dog-eat-dog teams, and more
Do you enjoy this newsletter? Only you know unless you tell us! One of the interesting things about writing a newsletter that goes to tens
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #69: Building Credibility, a study of AI at work, how to manage your friends, and more…
What if I told you there's something that many Gen Z and Boomers agree on in the workplace? Turns out that topic is AI. In
Why the Lone Wolf Personality Fails as a Leader (and how to fix it)
Q: What's the difference between a lone wolf and a leader? A: When a leader turns around, there's a group following them. When a lone
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #68: A True Classic, a New Language for Leaders, and more…
In today’s edition, we also cover a new Book of the Month, a special opportunity for those of you with audiences of your own, a
5 Critical Coaching Principles for Leaders to Learn
"A coach is someone who tells you what you don't want to hear, who has you see what you don't want to see, so you
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #67: Trust your gut?, The 2024 Retention Report, and 🔜 Your last chance
Do you trust your gut? Has it helped you when you need it, or do you feel like it's led you astray? Or maybe it's
Managing Up and Managing Down: Essential Tactics for Leaders
"Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients." - Richard Branson,
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #66: Going too far for your team, handling the end of non-competes, and more…
Did you see the news this week? No, not that trial, not the bill, not the sportsball draft, not the war...okay, actually there's too much
41 Strategic Questions You Should Ask Your Team
“Do you know what our company’s strategy is?” <Blank stares> If you’ve ever gotten this response from your team, you know how damaging it can
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #65: The Power of Idea Labs, A new study on 2024 Workspaces, and more...
What helps you find your zen? How do you get "in the zone"? For me, it's sitting on my balcony on a warm, sunny day
How Leadership Training Benefits You & Your Organization
“People leave managers, not companies.” You’ve probably heard that phrase over the years, and if you’ve managed for long, you’ve probably felt it. Whether you’ve
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #64: 98% vs. 100%, the power of FlashTags, How to Rebuild Trust, and more
Ever make a mistake you really wish you could take back? Ever been really tempted to make a compromise that deep down you know you shouldn't? In
How to Grow as a Leader in 7 Actionable Ways
Ever feel stuck in growing as a leader? Seem like you’re in a rut doing the same things every week? As a leader it’s easy
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #63: Removing friction on your team, a 🤔 Book of the Month, Leadership Secrets, and more
In today’s edition, we cover a favorite book of mine that will really get you thinking about what matters most to you, we answer a
Time Management for Leaders: 4 Key Tips and Strategies
“What's your favorite productivity hack?” A friend asked me this the other day and it got me thinking. I've read dozens of books on leadership,
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #62: When you don't need 1 on 1s and new Gallup data + analysis
Have you ever had a job that wasn't working out? Ever find yourself receiving a PIP? It's more common than you may think. We all
The 6 Secrets to Surviving being put on a PIP in the Workplace
"Hey - We need to talk about something important…. Your performance lately hasn't been up to par and things haven't been getting better." Then you
