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 You Must Stay Organized and Accountable to Become an Awesome Manager
What does it take to be a great manager? Being organized and accountable. The consequences of not doing so are frustrated employees.
8 Essential Things You Must Consider When Becoming a ManagerÂ
We talk with long time leader Fabian Camargo about what it takes to be a manager and how to know if the role is a good fit for you or a friend considering the move to management.Â
37 Key Questions to Ask a Mentor to Transform Your Career
Have you found the perfect mentor, but are unsure of what steps to take next? What questions can you ask them to get the most
Building an Unconventional Career as a Leader with Mike Pretlove
What do you need to know as a first time manager? What are the biggest pitfalls to avoid? How can you pick the right job
Why You Should Lead From the Heart (And How to Start) with Mark Crowley
What does it mean to lead from the heart? How can it help you get the best results and performance from your team? In this
How to Work Remotely Like a Pro: Advice from a Veteran
Have you recently shifted to working remotely? Has it been a smooth process, or more of a bumpy ride? Getting into remote work is tricky.
Get More Done by Using Leverage with Eric Jorgenson
Managers should be multipliers for their teams. How can you unlock their productivity and unblock them on time wasters? That’s what leverage is all about.
How to Find a Mentor You'll Love to Transform Your Career
In today’s post, we’ll teach you how to find a mentor, where to look for one, how to approach them, and what you can expect from them.
3 Steps to Give Feedback: The Prepare - Listen - Act Model
How do you give feedback that makes a difference? How do you improve your team so that they make real changes, instead of getting defensive
The Most Important Skills for Managers to Master
What are the key skills for managers like you to master as you start leading a new team? In this episode of the Creating High Performing Teams podcast, we give you a run down of the most important skills to master as a new manager, and why they matter.
7 Essential Tips for Effective 1 on 1 Meetings with Your Manager
Having effective 1 on 1 meetings is easier than you think. Learn how to have effective 1 on 1 meetings or turn around ones that aren't going well with your manager in this guide.
Managing Up: Advice for Managers & ICs to Master the most important relationship at work
What does it take to have a good relationship with your manager? How can you manage up in a way that creates win-win scenarios for you and the person most in charge of your career and work future?Â
Bad Leadership: 5 Ways to Recognize Bad Managers at Your Company
In today’s post, we’ll break down 5 signs of bad leadership – and what traits to monitor to determine a lack of someone’s long-term leadership potential.
Introducing: The Creating High Performing Teams Podcast - Episode 1
We're excited to announce our new podcast, "Creating High Performing Teams". Each episode teaches you a key concept to be a great leader focused on being the most actionable podcast you've ever listened to.
2021’s Essential Reads for Great Managers
What were your leadership milestones this year? Like every year, we’d like to take a look back at the 10 posts you’ve enjoyed reading the most.
4 Inspiring Dale Carnegie Quotes You (and Every Leader) Can Learn From
Discover four of the best Dale Carnegie quotes you can use to grow as a leader, and actionable ways you can apply them to your team.
What’s the Best Meeting Cadence for Different Types of 1:1 Meetings
Read about four types of 1:1s managers have with their teams, what the best meeting cadence for them is, and resources for learning more about them.
5 Habits That Turn Average Teams into High Performing Teams
What makes high performing teams at big companies like Amazon, Adobe, and GE, as well as startups like Buffer so special? Read on to find out.
Remote management: 41 questions you must ask your hybrid team
Remote management presents unique challenges different than managing in an office. Hybrid setups are even harder, which is why we have 41 questions to help you.
Leading Happy Teams Through Crisis: 5 Ways to Keep Your Team Happy and Motivated in a Recession
Keeping your team happy and motivated during a recession or similar crisis isn’t easy. However, there’s a lot you can do as a leader to maintain happy teams.
Does the 4 Day Work Week Really Work? Gallup and real companies have the true answer.
The 4 day work week is an experiment that has worked in some contexts but failed in others. Here's what you can do instead to help your team's productivity.
Are You a Micromanager? Avoid these Signs and Learn How to Stop Micromanaging
Micromanagers are perfectionists who want their team’s work and results to be impeccable. However, perfectionism can be a big burden for you and your people.
Ask Lighthouse: Leadership Training Courses and Their ROI
This week on LH Lessons #10: Leadership Training Courses and ways to show their ROI - even if they're heavily focused on soft skills.
Recognizing a Great Future Leader: 4 Senior Manager Traits to Look Out For
Today’s post is all about how to recognize leadership potential on your team and help your people grow into awesome senior managers.
