Leadership Tip
How to make better decisions faster
9 January 2019
Decision-making overload is a common experience among managers. But you can process choices more efficiently and achieve better outcomes by using a checklist. Write down five goals that will be impacted by the decision. This helps you avoid the... read more
Leadership Tip
How to be more mindful during the day
2 January 2019
Many of us operate on autopilot at work, but the ability to maintain focus and concentration is a crucial skill. The good news is you can build this skill by incorporating mindfulness exercises into your day. When you wake up, spend two... read more
Leadership Tip
How to kick your bad habits
26 December 2018
Every one of us has a career-limiting bad habit. Whether it’s weak interpersonal skills, a tendency to procrastinate, or good-but-not-great technical prowess, one of the biggest impediments to our upward mobility is a habit we can’t get rid of. But a few... read more
Leadership Tip
How to make work meaningful
19 December 2018
Effective leaders try to make work meaningful and enjoyable for employees. They’re most successful when they adhere to a few best practices: Lead individuals, not just teams. When you’re under pressure, you can forget that employees have... read more
Leadership Tip
How get your team to think positively during uncertain times
12 December 2018
With the political climate in the in the state it's in, encouraging your employees to think positively may make you look foolish and insensitive. Yet, focusing your employees on what they can do rather than what they cannot do will lead to better... read more
Leadership Tip
How to monitor your goals
5 December 2018
Having goals is a good thing. But the current trend of self-monitoring, whether through time trackers or fitness trackers, means we are constantly evaluating ourselves: the sales we make, the hours we work, the miles we run. Over-... read more
Leadership Tip
How to cool a heated negotiation
28 November 2018
Emotions get heated during a negotiation because there are high stakes: people’s jobs, their standing with their bosses, their confidence, the success of a venture, or the future of their business. Whatever the reason the conversation has turned... read more
Leadership Tip
How to give feedback when it’s not wanted
21 November 2018
It’s important to give feedback to team members. But what should you do when an employee gets defensive? Leaders in these situations may want to take a break from giving performance-related feedback and try giving feedback based more closely on how the... read more
Leadership Tip
How to know if you are ready to lead
14 November 2018
Becoming a leader is a huge change in your role. Some newly promoted leaders excel, but others wonder what they’ve gotten themselves into. If you’re ambivalent about making the leap, here’s what to consider: Count the cost. Taking on new... read more
Leadership Tip
How to keep your performance levels up
7 November 2018
Do you like to follow the news at work? Be careful what you read: Research has found that consuming negative news has a significant detrimental effect on our mood and emotions, undermining our performance for the rest of the day. Here’s how to keep your... read more