Guest article by Grace Lau There are as many different sorts of leaders, just as there are different sorts of teams and personality types but ultimately, the ability to manage change is at the heart of all great leadership. In this brief outline, we’ll take a look at what transformation leadership means and how to do it well. What is Transformational … [Read more...]
Thriving in Your First Leadership Position
Guest article by Janet Foutty When I began my career at Deloitte three decades ago, I didn’t have a 30-year plan. I didn’t even have a 3-year plan! As an idealistic and energetic, yet indecisive, business school graduate, I tried consulting to discover what I liked and what I was good at. After 30 years in professional services, what ultimately guided my journey within the … [Read more...]
How to Lead with Heart
by Kevin Eikenberry There are as many different leadership styles as there are people. Yes, lots of smart people have created models to define and describe basic leadership styles, and yet, all of us bring our uniqueness to the equation, too. Perhaps the simplest of leadership style models divides leaders into “people leaders” and “task leaders.” The truth? Leaders … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Getting to Know Your Team
Guest blog by Ainsley Lawrence The Benefits of Getting To Know Your Team If you’ve recently been promoted to management, and you already know many of the people you’ll be managing, then you have a great advantage. By having familiarity with your team, you can improve communication and understand the feelings of your employees better than other managers that have been hired … [Read more...]
The Big Truth About Micromanagement
By Kevin Eikenberry You've got questions and we've got answers. Hi, I'm Kevin Eikenberry answering the questions that new leaders ask us. Actually, it's our goal to help all leaders be more confident successful and productive. Today, I'm answering a question about micromanagement. Are you ready? Let's get started. I've had many leaders ask me this question. What do I need … [Read more...]
Mentoring vs Coaching: 4 Key Differences And How to Maximize Both
Guest Post by Grace Lau When looking for professional and personal development, often coaching and mentoring are brought up. Both help individuals to grow, aiming to improve their performance and responses in various situations. However, the two terms have separate meanings and have significant differences in how they carry out their aims. We’ll look at some of the key … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways to Accidentally Make Your Employees Hate You
Guest post by Indiana Lee Being a good leader is no easy task. You’re responsible for helping your employees reach their goals, fostering a positive workplace environment, and pushing for productivity without alienating anyone. Finding a management style that works for you is important; however, your style should never come at the expense of employee happiness. You might … [Read more...]
How to Get Your Boss to Listen to You
By Guy Harris About half-way through the second day of a two-day workshop, a frustrated new leader blurted out: “All this talk about how to work with my team is great, but that’s not my problem. My problem is that my boss won’t listen to me. How do I get my boss to listen to me?” After sitting quietly for most of our prior discussions, she could not take anymore … [Read more...]
What About Confidence?
By Kevin Eikenberry I’m a big believer in the power of confidence. However, confidence often comes with a caveat. People would like to be confident, but most don’t want to be seen as cocky or over-confident. Because of that worry, they don’t go far enough. They grew up learning that “pride comes before a fall" (from Proverbs 16:18), and who wants to fall? While I … [Read more...]
How Do I Get People to Follow Me?
You've got questions, we've got answers. Hi, I'm Kevin Eikenberry, answering the questions that new and frontline leaders ask us. Actually, it's our goal to help all leaders be more productive, successful, and confident. And this video series is just one way we do that. Today, I'm asking the question. How do I get people to follow me? Are you ready for my answer? Let's get … [Read more...]