Insights on 360° feedback and leadership development
We’re in the middle of summertime, the temperatures are reaching 100 degrees, and many people are daydreaming about their pools and upcoming vacations. It is not a secret that summertime months can lead to sluggish productivity, and even you, the…
Fourth of July is just around the corner, which marks the day for many people to show off their patriotism through fireworks and BBQs. To keep up with a patriotic theme, I sought out to write a blog article about…
When Anthony Weiner recently resigned, he became just another political figure who had to step down from a leadership position after demonstrating toxic behavior. It seems that every year there is some sort of scandal involving politicians, which is why…
You might not want to sit down for this. A new study warns that sitting for prolong periods – even with exercise – is extremely hazardous to our health. Sure, new health studies are released almost daily, but this one…
Who is your favorite sports coach? Well, if you’re a manager, you might want to pay closer attention to their leadership skills. The role of the manager is evolving, and coaching skills are becoming necessary for managing and leading in…
Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it. — Dwight Eisenhower All managers and leaders could learn something from those words about the art of delegation. However, it…
Betsy dislikes her coworker, Jon. One day in the office, Betsy whispers to another coworker that she thinks Jon is weird and standoffish. Jon overhears the conversation and is surprised to find out Betsy feels that way about him. He…
We talk a lot about feedback, and even call it a ‘gift’ for leaders. After all, feedback is a crucial development tool for leaders to use and improve their performance and interactions with others. Feedback is essential for professional growth.…
Many leaders operate on the belief they know everything there is to know about their role, company, industry, etc. But in many cases the opposite is true. Whether leaders acknowledge their own weaknesses or not, everyone else sees them. Instead…
Lots of employees complain about their bosses. After all, if your company has at least one employee, they are probably going to have a complaint. These complaints about managers can be simple frustrations to full-on discontent. But what if the manager…