Top 10 Things You Can do to Be a Great Leader - My Last Blog
Employees are moving to new positions and new careers in unprecedented numbers. Here are my final tips on how to create a culture that...
Get Uncomfortable, Make Mistakes, Fail
I hate making mistakes and failing. But if I don’t put myself in an uncomfortable position, I’m not learning. If I’m not learning, I’m...
Provide Feedback - Be Specific - Help Employees Be Better
When providing feedback, it is important to focus on the positive as well as the negative. In fact, change the words positive to praise...
3 Tips to Encourage People to Read Your Emails
Practical tips on how to write emails that people will understand and want to read, i.e. use Human Speak.
If You Don’t Know the Purpose of Your Meeting, You Are Prohibited From Starting
We've gone WAY overboard on meetings over the past year because it's so easy to set up and accept virtual meetings. So, let's take a...
Don't Wait for Upper Management to Come to You
While top-down management still exists in today’s workplace, more organizations than ever want employees to innovate and solve problems....
Avoid These 3 Mistakes When On-Boarding a New Hire
Starting a new job is nerve-racking for everyone. Those first few weeks can be extra stressful because the new hire wants to make a good...
Be More Intentional When Leading Virtual Teams
It's been over a year since many of you were forced into leading your team virtually. It's much easier to lead a team when you're all in...
When an Employee Thinks They're "All That"
When an employee comes to you and says they want a raise or a promotion and you don’t think they are “there”, it’s your job to explain...
Ch-ch-ch-chaaanging!
“I just don’t like change!” said an employee whose company was merging with another. At least she was vocal about it. Most employees who...
