For Ethical Behavior, You Need The Right Environment
The recent Wells Fargo debacle, in which 5,300 employees opened over a million fraudulent accounts, is only one of the recent corporate scandals that seem to be increasingly common. 41% of employees say that they’ve seen something unethical in the past year, and 10% reported feeling pressured to compromise ethical standards. What causes such ethical failures? According to Ron Carucci,...
Unpredictable Boss?
Does your boss have mood swings that vary from happy and optimistic to rude and angry? Sudden outbursts and erratic behaviors can negatively impact your work and your relationship with your boss. In the Harvard Business Review, Carolyn O’Hara gives suggestions on how to be proactive about an unpredictable boss. Investigate | Try to understand and predict mood swings by paying attention to...
What To Do With a Two-faced Colleague
Do you have a coworker who acts wildly different depending on whether the boss is in the room? Some employees may be quick on their feet, dynamic, friendly, supportive, charming, and respectful when the boss is around, but rude, dismissive, or lazy in their absence. Not sure how to deal with it? Amy Jen Su, co-founder of executive coaching and leadership development company Paravis Partners,...
RespectfulDon’t #2 | Don’t Tolerate Disrespect
Disrespect is often tolerated because people think it’s no big deal, feel powerless to stop it, or are afraid to confront someone in a higher position. But disrespect can negatively impact company culture, morale, productivity, and profits. People who tolerate disrespect also tend to engage in disrespectful behaviors themselves. Stop the cycle by practicing RespectfulDon’t #2, “Don’t Tolerate...
Why You Need a “Leader Surrogate”
As a leader, you’re probably aware that connecting with your employees is the best way to become a powerful and inspirational boss. This can be a difficult task, especially if you’re in charge of a large company. In the Harvard Business Review article “Make Sure Your Employees Have Good Things to Say About You Behind Your Back,” Nathan T. Washburn and Benjamin Galvin explain why many leaders...
Making the Transition into a Respectful Leader
Christine Porath is an expert on civility in the workplace. In a study conducted with the Harvard Business Review, she found that respect was more important to employees than recognition, appreciation, vision, feedback, or growth opportunities. How can you adjust your behavior and transition into a more respectful leader? Follow these suggestions. Discover your best behaviors. Ask colleagues,...
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....
Why Both Candidates Fail at Apologizing
Between Wells Fargo, Samsung, and our presidential candidates’ scandals, a lot of people have been apologizing lately – but are they doing it well? Just saying you’re sorry doesn’t mean your apology will be effective. It must be a Full Apology, with seven specific steps. In an article for Entrepreneur, Gregg breaks down each of the seven steps and explains why neither Donald Trump nor Hillary...
RespectfulDon’t #1 | Don’t Try to Stop Disrespect with More Disrespect
While the Seven RespectfulDo’s are behaviors you can implement to become a more respectful leader, the Five RespectfulDon’ts are examples of behaviors not to engage in. RespectfulDon’t #1 is “Don’t Try to Stop Disrespect with More Disrespect.” Disrespect is just as contagious as respect is. If someone is treating you disrespectfully, you may be tempted to respond disrespectfully to them. But...