Ask any leader, “How are you?” and nine times out of ten they’ll say, “busy as heck.” They’re running from meeting to meeting, call to call, and email to text, with little time for chit chat or what are quaintly known as “the niceties.” Sometimes they’ll even skip the universal “How are you?” question before getting down to work. Given the pace of business these days, this is understandable....
When managing a project, sometimes it takes a little extra TLC to get your team on board, working at their greatest potential, and delivering maximum results. But few people enjoy working while being observed through a microscope.
So how do you encourage employees without coming across as pushy or confrontational? Entrepreneur Guest Writer Lucas Miller offers his secret recipe for successful...
This is the third article in my series about what you can do when someone says something inappropriate in a public space.
We’ve all been there – a coworker, friend or family-member says something rude or disrespectful in front of others. There’s an uncomfortable pause and then the conversation moves on. Sadly, sometimes people become offended and things turn ugly.
No matter what happens, most...
Do you want to make your organization more respectful, but aren’t sure how to make it happen? Forbes contributor Brent Gleeson outlines leadership skills you can use to drive change, based on concepts that Roger Connors and Tom Smith present in their book “Change the Culture, Change the Game.” Try these tips to effectively implement change in your organization’s culture.
Lead. It’s important...