Are You Letting Emotions Affect the Way You Lead Your Team?
Emotions are what make us human, and it’s impossible to turn them off. However, leading with your emotions can wreak havoc on your team. Emotions are, by definition, irrational, and often erratic. They are also contagious. Your team will pick up on your emotionality and begin to reflect on it. Over time, an emotional leader […]
Are You Reporting Misconduct in the Workplace?
If you’re like many employees, you might be reluctant to report misconduct to your employer. No one wants to be a snitch, and you might worry about retaliation. But the reality is that when it comes to safety violations, reporting them is essential. A workplace accident happens every seven seconds in the United States, leading to 104,000,000 […]
Take Your Leadership to the NEXT Level
If you are a manager, you might be wondering if you’re as effective as you could be. Great leaders inspire rather than merely assigning tasks. Like any other skill, leadership requires practice, but implementing these easy tips can start to make a difference right away. Here’s how to take your leadership to the next level. […]
How Much Effort Should You Put into Employees Who Coast?
If you’re like most employers, you probably have at least a few employees who “coast” through their work. They don’t do anything wrong, per se, but they have figured out how to deliver exactly the minimum that is required and never go out of their way to excel. This can be frustrating because these employees […]
5 Ways to Stand Out as a Leader in Your Workplace
If going through the motions is not nearly enough for you, you might just have the personal qualities that will get you noticed when your manager is searching for someone to lead an important project or take on a managerial role. Here are five personal qualities that will characterize you as a leader. If you […]
Is Your Management Style Gaining a Bad Reputation Among Your Employees?
You don’t have to be buddies with the workers you supervise. It’s usually less complicated if you aren’t. But you do need to establish a good working relationship with them. After all, you will spend eight or more hours with them on weekdays and maybe even on a few weekends. That’s a lot of time […]