If you are like most (if not all) managers, you want to increase the efficiency and productivity of your team. After all, streamlining and finding better ways to work helps to ensure that you meet your team's goals. And that bodes well for everyone, especially you. In this infographic, WD Storage shares minor tweaks you can make to transform your team into a highly … [Read more...]
Defining Leadership Excellence: What Great Leaders Know
By Michael Lee Stallard As a first time manager, you likely feel tremendous pressure to be a “great leader.” But if asked you to define what makes a leader great, how would you respond? Most managers are aware of the basic principles of good leadership, but few are able to organize the vague ideals they have learned over the years into an actionable framework. Great … [Read more...]
4 Types of Bad Managers You Don’t Want to Become
As a new manager, you are still learning the ropes and coming into your own as a leader. Just make sure you aren't becoming one of these four types of really bad managers. Check out this infographic from Enmast. … [Read more...]
3 Types of Supervisory Problems, Part 3: “Won’t Do” Problem
This is three-part series by guest blogger William Dann. Read Part 1: 3 Types of Supervisory Problems: "Can't Do" Problems and Part 2: 3 Types of Supervisory Problems: "Confidence" Problems. As we discussed in the previous posts, Ken Blanchard has said that there are two categories of problems in supervision, a “Can’t Do” and a “Won’t Do” problem, and I add a third category … [Read more...]
3 Types of Supervisory Problems, Part 2: “Confidence” Problems
This is three-part series by guest blogger William Dann. Read 3 Types of Supervisory Problems, Part 1: "Can't Do" Problems As we discussed in the previous post, Ken Blanchard has said that there are two categories of problems in supervision, a “Can’t Do” and a “Won’t Do” problem. I add a third category, "Confidence" problems that falls somewhere in the middle. In the last … [Read more...]
3 Types of Supervisory Problems, Part 1: “Can’t Do” Problems
This is three-part series by guest blogger William Dann. As Ken Blanchard has said, there are two categories of problems in supervision, a “Can’t Do” and a “Won’t Do” problem. "Can’t Do" problems are the responsibility of supervisors to solve. "Won’t Do" problems are the responsibility of employees to solve. I think there is a third problem, "Confidence" problems that fall … [Read more...]
Kiss of Death: Breaking Team Trust
By Sheri Staak Honesty takes courage, consistency, and confidence. Great leaders don’t need to be perfect, but they need to possess a self-assuredness and fearlessness that enable them to act truthfully, acknowledge their shortcomings, and admit their mistakes. Only then can they garner the respect of their team members and, by way of example, teach them to conduct … [Read more...]
Does Your Signage Send the Right Message?
This is a guest post by Catherine Welborn, business writer and editor. I’m a big fan of Dan Pink’s blog, and I particularly look forward to posts in his ongoing series, emotionally intelligent signage. The examples he posts are always thought-provoking, and the series has made me pay a lot more attention to the signage used in stores, restaurants and offices I … [Read more...]
Is Your Staff Dressed for Success?
This is a guest post by Catherine Welborn, business editor and writer. Is business casual going too far in your department? How employees dress can reflect negatively on your organization, department and even you, as the manager. You can ensure that employees are making a positive impression by setting a few ground rules. But how can you enforce those rules without … [Read more...]
Establishing a Successful Mentor/Mentee Relationship
A mentor can provide a huge advantage to any business person, especially a new manager or supervisor. Fortunately, you’re not out of luck if your organization doesn’t automatically set you up with one. We had the opportunity to talk with Paul McDonald, senior executive director at Robert Half Management Resources. He provided some great insight and advice about both the … [Read more...]