Complaining Being a leader means setting a good example for those you’re tasked with managing. That means no matter how often you once aired your grievances with colleagues, the time for complaining is over. [...]
I think you'd like my brother, Mike. He loves to share things that he thinks will be helpful. He's pretty darn upbeat. And he laughs at my jokes. In other words, he's very kind. About [...]
Listen I’ve often talked about the importance of listening and communication and for good reason. If an employee is dealing with a personal problem, let them give you at least a brief synopsis of [...]
The Instigator There’s always that one person who loves to stir up trouble. What is it about drama that they love so much? The root of the problem lies in the fact that this [...]
We’ve taken a look at the five things you should never say to your boss. Now, let’s look on the bright side and consider how often you make positive remarks to your supervisor. [...]
No one said managing others is easy and that’s especially true when you don’t care for those you’re supervising. When your mind is already made up about your feelings toward the employee, [...]
What’s better: a manager who hardly pays any attention to an employee’s job performance or one who constantly hovers and critiques to the point of madness? Neither scenario is ideal, but chances are [...]
Every team has a weak link, no matter if you’re in the office or on the playing field. If you’re currently having trouble with a weak teammate in your office, here are a [...]
There’s an old saying, “People leave managers, not companies.” If you have high turnover, maybe you or your managers are to blame. Make changes before you lose the best of your staff. Here are [...]
Leadership is hard. It’s harder when your team doesn’t respect you. Here are three ways you can tell if your staff wish someone else did your job: They ignore you. Is there anything [...]
Use written and verbal communication Everyone learns in their own way. Some people enjoy in-person training and others like to read instructions. By combining the two, you’re giving your new employee a chance to [...]
While there are various things you should never say to your boss and behaviors that can get you fired, sometimes even if you’re doing your very best work, your job may be in jeopardy. [...]
It can be hard at the top. You want to get along with your coworkers, but you have a company to run. You have to make the rules. You have to enforce the rules. Sometimes, [...]
We’ve all had one: the coworker who throws their weight around and makes your day miserable. Whether they’re the boss’ darling, the know-it-all who knows you’re wrong or just a good old [...]
Let’s face it- Even if we have a positive work environment and a good rapport with our bosses, there will be times when difficult conversations need to take place. If you find yourself with [...]
