Posts Tagged ‘Employer’

As leaders, we often want to “lead by example” through our actions and solutions to solving problems. However sometimes, it’s good to take a step back and ask your team to do the problem solving, even when they’re at a standstill. Your team members are the people dealing with the day-to-day issues, and most likely…

There are many reasons people avoid having difficult conversations. Whether it’s because you don’t know what to say, or are afraid of hurting another’s feelings… uncomfortable conversations simply are not fun. However, if the situation is having an impact on company results or team dynamics, as a leader it is your responsibility to step in.…

These days, the business world is obsessed with talking about Millennials – and for good reason. In 2015 they became the largest generation in the American workforce. Despite some of the negative stereotypes, many of it are just Millennial myths. Millennials make up some of the most talented employees and they’re essential for any company’s…

As a manager, it’s your job to make work meaningful for your team members. It keeps them motivated and invested in the work. But what about your temporary employees? Their investment is just as important to your team performance. Have you considered where they find meaning in their career? Harvard Business Review conducted a study…

Over the years, there have been multiple studies done on types of leaders, personalities of leaders, and style of management. According to a 25-year study done by The Harvard Business Review (HBR), there is something else that sets leaders apart. They state, “Rather it’s their internal ‘action logic’—how they interpret their surroundings and react when…

Employers are putting more time and money into testing out job applicant’s personality traits. Why? There’s a hidden cost to any soft skill deficit in middle management. The truth is, most people are not 100% prepared for the job the sign on for. As they advanced in their careers, and may begin to manage others,…

When you think about a job interview, most will think about preparation the candidate needs to do to succeed—researching the company and hiring managers, studying the job description, etc. The tips for job seekers are endless. However, some of the same advice also holds true for employers responsible for interviewing. In order to get the…

A long weekend means three blissful days without emails, meetings and business calls, making snapping out of weekend mode that much harder. There’s a lot to be said about how you should plan out the days that follow a long weekend. When you’re coming back from some time off and you have a shorter week…

Want to give an employee or colleague a gift but aren’t sure what to give? How about something they’ll appreciate for a lifetime: the gift of mentoring. As Marshall Goldsmith wrote on the topic of his book, Managers as Mentors: Building Partnerships for Learning, “Mentoring is an honor. Except for love, there is no greater…

As a manager, even if you have a “dream team,” being effective with your people has its challenges. When you oversee difficult employees, those challenges grow exponentially. Success in any industry comes from the ability to manage relationships and make connections with people who are different than you. It’s a blurry line, but difficult personalities…