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My old boss used to drive me crazy. There were many times I would sit in his office giving him a project update, only to be interrupted mid-sentence while he answered his phone.   Being young and sassy at the time, I’d eventually walk out thinking, “Hey, if you don’t...

Not everyone can claim to have feelings of empathy. You’re either born with it or you’re not. But can you be a successful leader if you’re not emotionally intuitive?   Where do you stand on the issue of empathy in leadership? Think it’s the most important skill a...

Do you ever wish you’re the kind of manager who is skilled at creating structure and order out of chaos? The kind who approaches tasks in an orderly and well-planned fashion and, as a result, always meets deadlines.  There’s no question that leaders with strong...

One of the toughest parts of a leader’s job is managing situations in which substance abuse takes place in the workplace.  First, it can be difficult to spot. People who abuse substances are often practiced at hiding their addiction. Second, none of us like to...

Delegating is one of the toughest skills for any new leader to develop.  You’d think it would be easy: decide what tasks need to be accomplished, figure out who to assign them, and give the order.  Voila!   Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as that, which is why this...

Wondering how you can exert influence as a leader with your own team? Discover the things to avoid if you want to become a more effective leader.   If you’re a front-line or mid-level manager, it’s a safe bet you spend some of your time (maybe too much time) resolving...

Want to prevent new employees from quitting in the first few months? You can if you implement onboarding best practices. You won't even need a big budget. 30-Second Summary What is employee onboarding? Why do so many new hires leave their jobs quickly? What are the...

Have you ever noticed how finding the perfect candidate is similar to running a marathon? You start off with high hopes and a little trepidation (because you know it’s not going to be easy). About halfway through the process you feel like giving up, but you plod...

Like any good leader, you’re keen to create an environment in which your team members achieve results. So, you’re busy setting expectations, encouraging feedback and questions, and scheduling regular check-ins. But how come you’re still not seeing the results you’re...