What managerial skills does a boss need?
Hint: No. 1 is “understanding the work that needs to be done.” It should probably read, in part, “understand and prioritize the work for others.” Continue Reading
Transparency
One on one meetings: How to improve them
“… but we have technology to deal with that now!” Bad idea. Continue Reading
Your onboarding process needs authority
“This here is Larry in accounts receivable. This is our new hire. Meet Larry. He’s been here 11 years…” <--- We can replace this with a much better first day. Continue Reading
The bad attitude work myth
Or “How Bosses Keep Their Teams Full Of Only People Who Never Question Anything They Say, Volume 12.” Continue Reading
The career ladder has a dangerous side
What happens if most of your management team is high-power, but low-respect/status individuals? Um. Nothing good. Continue Reading
Eight crucially effective leadership skills
This comes with some research via Google, and a bit more via Harvard and Stanford. Let’s see what we can suss out. Continue Reading
Leadership traits: Understand push vs. pull
You can force the message out, or you can get your people to be ride-or-die with you on the message. What’s your deal? Continue Reading
Effective feedback: Avoid ‘The Shit Wave’
“Why wasn’t this done exactly to my specs? Gahhhhhh!” (pause) “Well, even though you’re my manager, I haven’t spoken to you in six weeks.” Continue Reading