LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
How to Transform Fear into “Unfear”
Brief Fear can't be eliminated, but you can recognize it, and then "use that fear to make more creative and effective choices in your life rather than falling back into ineffective habitual patterns," says Mark Minukas. The goal is to create a different narrative...
How to Avoid Bad Meetings and Unnecessary Tasks
Brief This guide offers advice on deferring or declining unnecessary meetings, as well as a variation on the Eisenhower Matrix to spur focused decision-making -- all in the pursuit of better productivity. "People who think that you are available all the time will...
6 Things to Remember when having Hard Conversations
Brief Conversations with employees about disruptive behavior should be timely, highlight specific actions you have observed and focus on what the person can do differently in the future, writes MGR360 CEO Alicia Thrasher. If the encounter becomes tense, Thrasher...
4 Things that Retain Workers and 3 Ways to Implement It
Brief Employees want to work for companies that match their values, will help them learn new skills to advance their careers and provide flexible and rewarding working conditions, write Cher Murphy and Jeffrey Sindone. They outline three steps leaders can take to...
9 Things to Know about First Impressions
Brief First impressions aren't necessarily accurate, but they leave an imprint, so be ready to make eye contact, be sincere and use open, positive body language, writes BetterUp executive Shonna Waters, who offers nine such tips. If you make a bad first impression,...
Good Managers Respond Whether Work is Hybrid or on-site
Brief Poor communication, lack of clarity and difficulty managing conflict are three universal problems for leaders, but hybrid and remote work present those challenges in different ways, Marlene Chism writes. Chism covers each area and offers guidance for leaders to...
A Guide to Retaining Employees During a Crisis
Brief The first step for handling a crisis or downturn is to be honest about what's happening at the organization, followed by investing in your people through skills development, rewards and flexibility. One-on-ones are also a crucial opportunity to understand how...
No one Solving that Problem? Here’s How to Step Up
Brief Organizations often struggle to fix obvious problems because no one has the time or is directly responsible, which provides the enterprising leader with "golden opportunities to step up and lead without the title," writes Art Petty. He offers five ways to...
What Kind of Leader are You, According to Plato?
Brief Greek philosopher Plato outlined seven leadership styles, including doctors who can diagnose and heal problems, artists who look at the world in new ways and weavers who can blend diverse ideas and people. Most leaders are a combination of a few styles,...