LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

Brief  Improve staff meetings by identifying the key metrics to discuss, using a shared document for each person to input their information and dedicating time to discuss what ideas need further debate and what decisions need to be made, writes Kim Scott. "[A]...

Brief  Leaders can tame their feelings of anxiety by not blaming others for their feelings, avoiding dwelling on anxious thoughts, getting organized and by creating structure and renewing relationships to feel connected and supported, writes Marlene Chism. "Much of...

Brief  If your office is too harmonious, that could be a sign of conformity which means your team may be afraid to disagree with the status quo or offer their new ideas, writes Liz Kislik. "Disharmony can actually be fruitful: not only can we learn from disagreements...

Brief  Help others understand your message by keeping it simple, stating the most important points at both the beginning and the end, and providing resources and evidence to back up what you're saying, writes Logan Hailey. "A clearly communicated message is the secret...

Brief  Team members perform better when they know what's expected of them, writes Suzi McAlpine, who offers a six-step GETSET model that involves setting clear, explicit expectations, offering encouragement and tracking results. "With clarity, you're giving your team...

Brief  Creating good working relationships with colleagues and team members, whether you like them or not, is good for your performance, job satisfaction and health, writes Kevin Eikenberry. Build rapport by asking about their weekend, seeking their opinion and...

Brief  Employees in your organization will be more courageous if they are recognized for taking bold actions and leaders are generous with their feedback and encouragement, writes Joel Garfinkle. "As a group, you'll become more innovative and productive as you unleash...

Brief  Becoming a thought leader who publishes articles, videos and other online content in areas of expertise can position a company for growth, writes Becky Robinson, CEO of Weaving Influence. Robinson outlines five steps to identify, gather and repurpose content...

Brief  New leaders will succeed in moving their team members forward if they take the time to listen to them, share a bit about themselves, review current policies and processes for alignment and show appreciation for what the team has accomplished so far, writes...