Leading During Uncertainty
So – it’s August. And usually, in August, about 56 million kids in the US go to elementary, middle, or high school, and the majority of them leave home to do so. But these are not usual times. Instead of the typical hustle and bustle and excitement of the back-to-school season, parents everywhere face difficult […]
Employee Reboarding: 7 Tips for Success
I went back to the office for about a week in June; I needed to get out of the house, and I had a temporary childcare solution. Needless to say, I ran with that opportunity. Currently, we have one employee going into the office daily. Really, he never left (thanks, Steve). And from time to […]
How to Coach Your Team to Cohesion
This week we’re here to help you coach your team through conflict with a focus on cohesion. It’s natural for humans to form teams, and it’s normal for those teams to develop specific dynamics. As a coach, a leader, it’s important to influence those dynamics by setting clear goals, encouraging communication, and emphasizing ways to […]
Pump Up Your Coaching Program with Employee Assessments
As a leader, you’re invested in the growth and development of your team. You know that properly coached employees can achieve your company’s lofty goals and be more engaged while doing so. But — did you know that your coaching efforts could fall flat if you don’t have the right insight about your team members? […]
Bad Management: The Poison that Kills a Team
We’ve spent some time discussing the price paid when a manager hires someone wrong for a job — we know the potentially devastating effects. But what happens when the person unfit for the position is the boss? It’s the next step in the process; if people are promoted or placed in positions where they manage […]
6 Ways to Help a Non-leader Lead
Let’s face it; sometimes people end up in a management position who might not belong in one. It happens for a variety of reasons. Fortunately, not all is lost. There are some things you can do to help a non-leader lead! In fact, it happens all the time: You thought you had the perfect person […]
Stepping up Your Communication Game in Uncertain Times
During times of crisis or uncertainty, your employees count on your empathy and ability to help them cope with current events and ultimately get through to a brighter tomorrow. Unsupported team members are at high-risk for being unmotivated, withdrawn, on edge, or even physically absent. On the flip side, a well-guided team will unify, adapt, […]
10 Strategic Tips for Returning to the Post-COVID-19 Workplace
We recently ran a survey asking the newly remote workforce about their current concerns and barriers to returning to the workplace. We also asked if they had strategies for when initiatives begin to return to the office. With some states reopening and others watching and waiting, we wanted to share our insights to help with […]
4 Tips for Managing Remote Workers
Although some organizations have been managing remote workers for many years, a vast number of companies have been thrown into it recently—without much time for consideration of how this changes management practices. Managing remote workers’ unique challenges is not always immediately evident, which many companies are now learning the hard way. Luckily, there are resources […]
Micromanaging Your Employees – Why it’s Bad and How to Stop
Knowing how much supervision to give an employee can be difficult. If you provide too little oversight and guidance, people could end up feeling lost, unsupported, and unproductive. On the other hand, if you provide too MUCH direction, you could end up micromanaging your team, which often makes people resentful and resistant. The Effects of […]
