INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Actor Kevin Pollak shared an interesting story about his experience filming the classic movie, A Few Good Men. … [Read more...]
These 9 Questions Will Get You 100% Clear on What Your Boss Expects
Ask and ye shall receive--clarity
I’m betting that everyone reading this understands the importance of knowing what your boss expects from you. Duh. The problem lies in the assumptions we make and the lack of … [Read more...]
4 Powerful Ways to Set a Positive Tone for Your Organization
A little effort could go a long way here
OK, I’m just gonna say it. What we need more of, now more than ever, is POSITIVITY. At work. In life. There’s been a long run of reasons to turn a cold-shoulder to a sunny … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Cope with a Bad Boss
You can manage toxic managers. It takes deep breaths and these half-dozen hacks
There’s nothing more devastating to one’s engagement level, happiness, or productivity than a toxic boss. They change the entire way you view your … [Read more...]
Google Discovered the 10 Traits of the Best Managers in an Unexpected Way
Google's definition of what makes the very best managers will help you be your very best
It’s not every day you learn of a really smart company setting out to prove that managers don’t matter. But that’s exactly what Google did … [Read more...]
A Biologist’s Study of ‘Superchickens’ Reveals a Surprising Truth for Leaders
A scientist's study of chicken productivity sheds light on leaders' "feed the superstars" default
Entrepreneur and author Margaret Heffernan called attention to a fascinating study by Purdue biologist William Muir in a recently highlighted TED talk. Muir was studying the … [Read more...]
A 50-Year Study Says These Are 2 of the Most Non-Negotiable Traits a Successful Leader Must Have
These are two traits for success anyone can develop--but not everyone does.
When it comes to discerning the behaviors and traits of the most successful people, there is no shortage of information available on the topic. And part of being a great … [Read more...]
How to Give Your Boss Feedback (It Doesn’t Have to Be Scary)
It's super hard to give the supervisor feedback. Fear not with this simple method.
The list of boss behaviors that employees find uninspiring or that lack any sense of heart is a long one. Like, longer than the line at the DMV. But the … [Read more...]
These Are the 10 Reasons Why Poor Performers Underperform
Poor performers can be draining, but you can course-correct if you set the correct course
Anyone that has ever managed people (or that has worked in a team) knows how frustrating/exhausting it can be to have a poor performer in the midst. If that person(s) … [Read more...]
A 50,000 Person Harvard Study Reveals the 3 Telltale Signs of the Most Toxic Employees
Here's how to identify the most troubling future troublemakers
Spotting toxicity in a workplace isn't hard given its prevalence (an astounding 76 percent of bosses are considered toxic by their employees). But spotting what … [Read more...]
