You’ve got your organizational goals set on paper, in digital formats, and on signature lines of internal communication. Your team knows there is a destination, but do they also know how to get there? Are you all moving toward a shared vision or tugging on opposite sides? Sometimes, effective leaders have to provide a map (or at least a compass)
Bosses, are you exhibiting common symptoms of bad leadership? Do you sometimes think your team members hate you? Do you sometimes feel that they question your decisions behind your back? Does your team lack faith in your ability to lead them? Do you resent them for feeling this way? Or are you curious to know why they’re like that in
Let me tell you how important it is to set clear goals. Back in 2015, I set a goal to run a marathon. At the time, I’d run in a few 5K races over the years, but nowhere close to 26 miles. Over the next few months, as I trained, I realized that although my vision was to compete in
When we disagree with a coworker or team member, we’ll often feel offended or misunderstood. Because we feel this resentment, we’re also likely to say something that fuels the fire of the argument. Our quick response just makes the problem worse. In turn, the solution gets further away. But you can turn things around if, instead, you take responsibility for
How to motivate employees after layoffs is a “how to” article no one wants to search for. Yet, when layoffs do happen, we have no choice but to steer our ship through those stormy waters. The atmosphere is charged with tension, mistrust looms in the air, and morale can quickly plummet to an all-time low. As if the logistical aspects
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, effective team management is crucial to achieving optimal performance and maintaining a competitive edge. One of the key components of successful team management is professional development through training and correction. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the best practices for training and correcting your team. By the end, you’ll be able to enhance
