10 Myths and Disadvantages of One to One Meetings
One on one meetings are one of the most important things you can do as a manager, but there are a lot of common misconceptions. We dispell 10 common myths.
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Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #88: Why Toxic People get Promoted, What is Integrity?, a call to action, and more...
In today’s edition, we cover an age old question of how toxic people rise in organizations so often, look at how to really define integrity
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
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
How You Can Manage Generational Differences at Work: 3 Essential Tips
Generational differences in the workplace can cause challenges for any leader. Whether young or old, managing those in different generations requires a different approach to succeed. We share how.
Who to Promote? 5 Key Qualities of a Good Leader
As your team grows, there's increasing pressure to develop good leaders within your team. At some point (~10 direct reports) you can't manage everyone yourself.
Peer One on Ones: How to Unlock Great Collaboration Across Teams
Peer one on ones help you work better with those you interact with regularly but are not on the same team with. We share how to have great peer one on ones.
Why Priority Management Trumps Time Management (+8 Ways to Practice it)
Priority management is about understanding that it's not just about getting a lot done, but getting the right things done. We share 8 ways to prioritize.
How to Drive Your Own Career Growth In These 6 Easy Steps
Whether your manager supports you or not, you can take charge of your career growth. We share a set of key tactics to help you drive your career growth.
The Quantified Value of 1:1 Meetings and How to Make the Most of Them
1:1 meetings are a powerful tool for managers. Learn why 1:1s are so valuable and how to make the most of them in this comprehensive guide.
The 4 Key Mindsets of Great Managers
Great managers have to think very differently than individual contributors. To succeed in their roles, new managers must learn three key mindset shifts.
10 Essential Things Every Employee Should Know About Their One-on-Ones
What should you expect as an employee who has one to ones with their manager? Here's 10 one on ones employee tips to help you make them awesome.one-on-ones.
15 Skills Senior Leaders Must Master to Be Great Managers of Managers
Senior leaders must not only lead themselves, but their organization. Learn 15 skills you need to master to be a great manager of managers.
96 Questions to Ask Your Manager During Your One on Ones
If you're a leader with managers reporting to you, then you need these questions to ask in one on ones to make the most of your meetings with them.
5 Key Bill Walsh Quotes on Leadership from "The Score Takes Care of Itself"
Bill Walsh is one of the greatest coaches in NFL history. We highlight 5 key Bill Walsh quotes for leaders from his book, "The Score Takes Care of Itself"
4 Ted Lasso Leadership Lessons You Should Apply
Learn 4 Awesome Ted Lasso Leadership Lessons from the most nominated comedy in Emmy Award history. Apply these to your team and be a great leader, too.
Expert Advice for Managing Up at Work from Great Leaders
Managing up is a big challenge. We've asked 3 real, veteran leaders for their best advice to help you better manage up. See what they have to say.
How to Help Your Team Achieve Their Goals
Do you know how to talk about goals with your team? Can you help them achieve their goals? Learn 3 awesome ways to talk to your team about goals.
TED Talks for Managers: 7 Lessons You Can Apply
TED Talks are a great way to learn new skills from experts. These 5 TED Talks for managers will help you learn key skills & mindsets for leading your team.
The 4 Questions Every Manager Struggles with Making Career Development Plans
Making career development plans with your team is key to retention of your best people. Learn the secrets to overcome these common manager challenges.
8 John Wooden Quotes on Leadership to Make You a Better Manager
John Wooden is one of the greatest coaches of all time winning 10 NCAA titles in 12 years. We share the best John Wooden quotes on leadership you can apply.
14 Reasons Why Great Employees Quit Your Team (and How to Keep a Good Employee from Quitting)
There are a lot of reasons why great employees quit and leave your company. But all of those reasons are influenced by one person: you, the leader. Learn the 14 reasons why and what to do about them.
How to stop being a bad leader and turn around a miserable team
A bad leader will have an unhappy team, which is likely to quit on them. We share how a bad leader can fix things & become a good leader with a happy team.
41 Amazing Military Leader Quotes Any Manager Can Learn From
36 of the best military leader quotes you can apply to any situation where you're leading others. Leadership quotes from Gen. Patton, Eisenhower, and more.
150+ One on One Meeting Questions Great Managers Ask Their Teams
Great managers know that one on one meeting questions are the key to having great 1-on-1s with their team. Learn over 150 one on one questions in this guide.
The 12 Best Leadership Books for New Managers on Management and Self-Improvement
What are the best books for managers? How can you improve by reading? Find out our 10 favorite books to level you up as a leader.
4 Powerful Courses on Leadership to Help You Deal with Turbulent Times
In today's post, we review 5 courses on leadership designed to help you be at your best while facing difficult challenges and factors you can't control.
11 Essential Tips for Managing Remote Employees
Managing remote employees is very different than team members in an office. Here are 11 tips to help you in better managing remote teams.
