Can Respect Solve Employee Engagement Issues?
Victor Lipman, head of Howling Wolf Management Training, describes respect as a lubricant that keeps organizations running smoothly. In the Forbes article “Why Respect Is Key To Employee Engagement,” he explains how respect and employee engagement go hand in hand. Respect makes people feel included. If you respect your employees and let them know that their skills and efforts are appreciated,...
Letting It Go
Sometimes it can be difficult to determine when you should stand your ground and when you should concede. While it’s generally important to project confidence and stand up for yourself, there are some situations in which letting go is better for your professional reputation and credibility. Here are a few suggestions from The Muse via Forbes about when to take a step back. If you’re wrong....
Who’s to Blame?
Do you have a problem employee? Every story has two sides, and you may be part of the issue. Online career resource The Muse outlines why sometimes it’s worth reserving judgment in their Forbes article “Do You Have A Bad Employee, Or Are You A Bad Boss?” Here are some common employee problems and a few different lenses to view them through. Neglecting deadlines. If your employee isn’t getting...
Gregg Ward Interviewed by Forbes on “Leaving Clean”
Gregg Ward, whose new book The Respectful Leader recently achieved best seller status on Amazon, was featured in Kathy Caprino’s article “How Not To Broadcast Your Job Search To Your Employer, and Leave ‘Dirty’” in Forbes Magazine. The article explores the best and worst ways to leave a job. Gregg discusses why people choose to quit their jobs and what leaders can do to keep employees. He...
Transparency: The Key to Loyalty
Forbes contributor Jeanne Meister is an expert in preparing companies for the workplace of the future. She calls the 21st century “frenetic,” full of employees who change jobs frequently. Successful companies must have loyal employees to keep things steady and contribute to long-term success. Statistics have shown that having a loyal staff is correlated with having transparency. Transparency...
Why “Lazy Leaders” are Detrimental to an Organization
What is “lazy leadership”? According to Forbes contributor Scott Edinger, it happens when a leader avoids challenging tasks or conversations. It can be hard to spot – ironically, “lazy leaders” tend to be hyperactive, engaging in tasks and behaviors that fill up their time but don’t advance the goals and strategies of the company. These can include checking email constantly or dealing with...