The Insiders Guide to Micromanagement
I’ve yet to meet a manager who admits to being a micro-manager, but according to micro-management expert Harry Chambers and other corroborating research, the majority of workers indicate that micro-management has interfered with job performance. I imagine the...
How to Be a Talent Magnet (Videos)
Attract Great Talent By Being a Talent Magnet Magnets have a powerful, yet invisible force of attraction. Talent magnets have a similiar impact as they attract and retain rock star players, who then attract more talent. Notice I didn’t entitle this article, How...
The Biggest Mistakes Team Leaders Make
Go into almost any company and ask employees what annoys them most about the leaders in charge, and the list is remarkably consistent. love this Harvard Business Review video,The Biggest Mistake a Leader Can Make. If you watch it, my guess is you’ll be singing...
What Experts are Saying About Career Advice: May Frontline Festival
For May’s Frontline Festival, I asked experts around the world to share their best career advice. It’s amazing how consistent the ideas are across cultures and contexts. Thanks to all the contributors. This great graphic below is from Joy and Tom...
Leadership Credibility: 5 Subtle Ways Leaders Lose Street Cred
Improve Your Leadership Credibility By Avoiding These Easy Mistakes Leadership credibility is hard to establish and easy to lose. The sad truth is I’ve seen really good leaders lose the confidence and credibility of their teams by making well-intentioned and...
5 Sad Reasons Team Leaders Tolerate Poor Performance
Letting slackers slide reduces your credibility, causes your best performers to bolt, and leaves the rest of the team wondering why they bother. No one wants to mire in their own mediocrity. And high-performers hate nothing more than watching their poor-performing...
You Lost Me at Hello: Practical Tips for Better Communication
You’ve done important work, and you’re trying to get the team to understand your point. But before you get to page 3, John’s flipping to the back of the deck, Carol’s obviously distracted by her text messages, and you’d swear you saw a...
More Secrets To A Great Relationship With Your Boss
When it comes to developing a great relationship with a boss, most of us can use all the help we can get. You have more power than you think. I’ve been having a blast talking with leaders and writers on tips for creating a great relationship with your boss....
