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...]
Give Effective, “Supportive” Feedback
This is a guest post by Cathern Welborn, business writer and editor. As a new boss, one of your priorities should be keeping your staff energized and motivated. Praising team members is a great place to start, but it’s not as straightforward as you might think. In my first job after college, I worked for a man who had excellent leadership skills but fell short in the … [Read more...]