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The dreaded performance evaluation – everyone seems to hate them whether they are the manager or the employee. Most people agree that performance reviews can be uncomfortable, hurtful, or just a waste of time. Now obviously, performance appraisals weren’t created…
A common issue for managers is that they are so focused on what’s going on in the organization that they don’t actually have time to work. According to a study published in the Harvard Business Review, around 10 percent of…
It’s safe to say that the majority of the working population dreads meetings. In fact, most people hate them. Think about it, how many times in your career have you attended a meeting and once it was finished wondered if…
We are creatures of habit, so when a change is introduced in the workplace, whether it’s a new product line or company restructuring, it can be met with fear from employees. Still, in order to remain competitive, companies must change,…
Happiness is often an emotion that is taken for granted. Managers, in particular, are not usually the happiest people in the workforce, especially because it’s hard to be completely satisfied as the boss. After all, the more pleased you are,…
News about jobs and the economy changes on a day-to-day basis, but the reality is we’re still living in somewhat difficult times, and as result employee perks have been reduced or cut to help save costs. So in essence many…
Some people are born risk takers. Others simply play it safe. When it comes to leadership, however, risk-taking should come with the territory. Why is risk-taking an important principle of leadership? Before we answer that question, let me give you…
When Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose suffered a torn ACL, the sports community was sadden that he would miss the rest of the playoffs. Rose is one of the best in the NBA, but he’s also a team player, and…
In the current era of layoffs, mergers, acquisitions, and budget cuts companies were quick to implement spending cuts across the board to solve short-term spending issues.
Nevertheless, companies cannot afford to ignore that the global business climate is increasingly challenging and more competitive than ever. And it is no secret that long-term competiveness lies in a company’s leadership.
To help leaders grow and fulfill their roles as efficiently as possible many companies have a renewed focus on leadership development, according to a poll by the Southern Methodist University Cox Executive Education.
The poll of about 100 corporate HR practitioners and leaders reveals that nearly all (98 percent) anticipate maintaining current levels or modestly increasing spending on management training in 2012.
Effective communication skills will always be crucial for leaders. However, some leaders might not realize how the timing of their decisions is just as important as the message they communicate. Leaders are called on to make decisions in a timely…