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 Calculate Your Employee Retention Rate
Do you know your employee retention rate? If not, it's time for you to learn how to calculate this critical metric. Ignoring retention issues can
How to Respond to an Employee Resignation the Right Way
“What’s up?” You ask, somewhat concerned with what may come next. <Your team member takes a deep breath…>“I’ve accepted an offer at another company. I
How you can get more feedback from your team
Do you want more feedback from your team? Do you wonder what they think and how you could improve? We share 5 key tactics get more feedback from your team.
Servant Leadership: Everything You Need to Know
What defines great leadership? What makes you a great leader vs. a poor one? It’s all about the actions you take, and your mindset. While
The Complete Guide to Dealing with Toxic Positivity in the Workplace
Do you ever feel like you can't be honest at work? Like you have to put on a smile and pretend everything is fine, even
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:
