Fear is a powerful emotion. It makes us feel defenseless. When we are under attack, we become more alert. Vulnerability heightens our focus. As Seth … Read more
This Post Will Make You Think Outside the Box About the Language You Use
During performance reviews, you’ll need to cover a range of important topics such as SMART objectives, development objectives and training needs. It’s a … Read more
4 Ways Leaders Are Creating Success in All the Wrong Ways
In 1997 (just three years after the company’s launch), Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos wrote in a letter to shareholders: Our success will be largely affected by our … Read more
7 Ways You Might Be Sabotaging Your Own Feedback
Your feedback session was letter perfect. You said everything you wanted to say. You gave examples. You were constructive. You asked your employee for … Read more
We Should All Celebrate a Touchdown
At one time in the NFL, excessive touchdown celebrations on the field were frowned upon by the league and penalized as unsportsmanlike conduct. Nonetheless … Read more
3 Steps to Building Better Managers
Bad managers are excruciating for employees and expensive for businesses. We know this. Countless studies have already proven it. The more confounding … Read more
Are You at Risk of Losing Your Rising Stars?
Rising stars are great performers and a welcomed advantage for any leader. But if you’re not careful with how you manage them, you can easily lose them to … Read more
The Little Lies We Tell and the Consequences They Have
If you ask, most people will tell you they are generally an honest person. We all tell the odd little white lie from time to time, but these small untruths … Read more
Humility Builds Leadership Loyalty
Strong leadership inspires strong loyalty. There’s a way to inspire loyalty among your team, a method that might surprise you: Lead with humility. Most … Read more
Managers Are Hoarding Talent: A Hidden Problem That’s Likely Hurting Your Firm
Expediting the transfer of employees among diverse business units allows a firm to develop and retain employees, while simultaneously increasing the … Read more