Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #87: Steve Jobs on his Motivation, How You Can Create Greatness, and more...
A wise person once told me, "Don't envy someone else unless you want their *entire* life." That advice has stuck with me over the years and
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Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #86: How You Kill Trust, the Manager-Team experience gap, and more...
How is your team doing? No really...how are they doing? Do you know? Do they know what you think? Now is the exact time to reflect on that question,
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #85: Steve Jobs on Founder Mode, Choosing Salary Bands, and more…
I don't think I've ever seen a phrase go viral quite like Founder Mode did last weekend. Literally in a matter of hours there were
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #84: When You Should Go First, Growing When You Can't Promote, and more…
It may be Labor Day weekend, but for many leaders, the work doesn't stop. In the current shaky economy and uncertainty business future, you have
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #83: The Secret of Socrates, Opening Up Introverts, and more…
What do you do simply for the fun of it? What do you do that others would consider work, but that you love doing anyways?
Why You Should Promote from Within & How You Can Do It Well
Promote from within as your company grows, and you'll experience many benefits we discuss in this post. Learn why you should promote from within here.
Your Employee Asked for a Raise: How to Respond to a Salary Increase Request
When your employees ask for a raise, many ideas can run through your head. We share how to respond when they ask for a raise in ways better than money.
The Crucial Difference a Best Friend at Work Can Make for You & Your Team
Having a best friend at work (aka- work bff) is a great way to enjoy work more. We share why this is the case and how you can help more of your team have work bffs, too.
Introverted Leadership: How to Thrive as a Leader Even If You're an Introvert
Introverted leadership may seem contradictory to some, but it's a successful way to lead. In our article, we share 5 key approaches you can use to practice awesome introverted leadership with your team.
66 Skip Level Meeting Questions to Improve Your Managers and Engage Your Employees
Skip level meetings are a key tool in the senior leader's toolbox. Grab these 55 skip level meeting questions to ask in 1 on 1s with your managers.
Bad Manager: 6 Signs of a Bad Manager
Bad managers create many problems for you and your company, but how do you know if being a manager is for you? We explore the warning signs and what to do.
The Single Greatest Source of Your Organizational Problems (and their solutions)
Organizational problems strike every company. No matter your company, there's a common, root cause to organizational problems we share how to fix.
6 Questions You Must Ask When You Start Managing a New Team
When you start managing a new team, there are a lot of challenges you face. The best way to start managing your team effectively is to ask these 6 questions.
How to Become a Manager: A Guide for Aspiring Leaders
Being a manager is challenging and rewarding. But how do you become a manager without experience as a manager? Learn how to become a manager with these tips.
Skip Level Meetings: Everything you need to know about Skip Level 1 on 1s
In skip level meetings, you meet with the direct reports of the managers under you. Learn how to start skip level meetings, plus 8 tips for doing them right.
5 Principles From Jeff Bezos’ Leadership Style You can Apply to Your Team Now
Learn 5 lessons from Jeff Bezos’ leadership style you can apply to your team today.
45 Awesome One on One Questions to Ask Remote Employees to Better Lead & Motivate them
To better support your remote team members and help them open up, you need to ask the right questions. These are 31 questions to ask remote employees.
“Why Are My Employees Quitting?”: 5 Ways to Stop an Employee Turnover Wave
Employee turnover is a challenge you can't overlook. Learn why employees leave in waves and 5 ways to reduce your employee turnover.
Key Takeaways from the Gallup State of the American Workplace Study
The Gallup "State of the American Workplace" study is out and we have the key takeaways you need to know on the state of the American workplace.
The Best Questions to Ask Your CEO in Different Situations
Talking to a CEO of a company is a unique opportunity to find out some crucial things about them and their company. Here are the best questions to ask your CEO.
5 Reasons Why a Flat Organizational Structure Fails & What you can Do about it
A flat organizational structure used to be the only right way to lead a company. Read on to learn why flat organizations can often be ineffective.
How to Motivate Your Employees: The Essentials to Unlocking the Power of Motivation
Motivating employees is not always easy. With all your other responsibilities you can forget the simple acts you can do. We share 3 can you apply today.
When and How to Resign from a Management Position
Knowing when to quit your job is never easy, especially if you're a leader. However, sometimes you have to make a change. We share how you can do it right.
How to Give Constructive Feedback to Improve and Motivate Your Team in 3 Simple Steps
Learn the 3 simple steps to giving constructive feedback effectively. It's easier to learn how to give constructive feedback than you think. We show you how:
Your Guide to Building Good Rapport With Anyone You Work With
Building rapport at work can be a challenge, but it's crucial to strong relationships. We share how to build rapport with anyone you work with.
Why People Leave Managers not Companies (and 5 things you can do about it)
It's a familiar saying: "People leave managers, not companies," but is it true? We look at why people leave, and what managers & leaders can do about it.
How to Praise Your Team Members: The Best Ways to Motivate through Praise with Examples
Praise is one of the most powerful things a leader can offer their team.
When delivered well (and well-deserved), praise gives people the drive and motivation to continue doing the caliber of work you want to see.
Today, we break down 9 approaches to help you on the path to regularly praising everyone on your team.
The Best Questions to Ask a CEO in an Interview to Ensure a Healthy Company Culture
How can you tell if a company's culture is on a good track or not? If you care about culture, how do you know if you should join a company, or invest them? Today we give you 7 key questions to ask a CEO that tell you a lot about the culture, and if you're an executive leader, how you can improve your culture.
How to Get Team Buy in for an Important Change You Want to Make
Do you need team buy in for a change or new initiative? Struggling with a change you've already started to make? This post will tell you how to get team buy in so you can succeed with your team.
