Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #100: Hidden costs, Measuring Your Word, Pros & Cons of Side Hustles, and more…
Have you ever hid behind HR speak? Ever make a mistake and use legalese to cover instead of apologize? The fear and temptation to do
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18 Famous Leadership Quotes to Reflect on & Learn from
Great leaders are always learning and these quotes for leaders can give you great food for thought today. Read this post for bite-sized lessons.
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #99: Do You Need an Alter Ego, New Pew Research, a Survey, and more…
It’s a big week next week. Are you ready? As the end of the year very rapidly approaches, this coming week represents the last real
The surprising key to improving your performance appraisal process
The performance appraisal process is a painful one for HR, Managers, and Employees alike. 1 on 1s can improve your performance appraisals and boost morale.
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #98: The power of Reciprocity, Pigeonholing, a new Book of the Month, and more…
Leadership lessons are all around us if you pay attention. Continuing the story from last week, I did successfully return my boots. However, it was
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.
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.
Why Your One on One Needs a Meeting Agenda (and How to Make Them Great)
To have great one on one meetings with your team, you need an effective one on one meeting agenda. Learn how to put together a great one on one meeting agenda.
Employee Development: How to grow your employees when you can't promote them
Employee development can be hard when you're in a situation that doesn't allow you to promote people on your team. We share 3 ideas you can apply today.
Developing Leaders: 6 Critical Things You Must Do When Your Team Grows Too Big
When your team grows too big, it's time to consider developing leaders. Learn how to develop effective leaders and managers.
Crisis Leadership: 29 Questions to Ask Your Team to Thrive in Difficult Times
Crisis leadership is a big challenge. What worked in good times, doesn't work now. Ask these 29 crisis questions to thrive when facing a crisis with your team.
