Sure, there are some people who are naturally good at dealing with conflict, but most people aren’t. They resort to ineffective conflict management techniques, such as giving the silent treatment, allowing their anger to fester, yelling at the other person or talking behind his or her back. Not only are those responses ineffective for resolving conflicts, but they’re also … [Read more...]
Nitpickers Usually Cause More Harm Than Good
By Jaimy Ford, business writer and editor. Having high expectations is certainly not a bad thing. However, when high expectations translate into nitpicking, it is a problem. When you or your employees are detailed-obsessed perfectionists, it puts unrealistic demands on everyone else, it wastes time, slows progress and leaves people feeling overwhelmed, annoyed or even … [Read more...]
3 Steps to Harness Your Emotions and Become a Stronger Leader
If you think being a great leader (and employee, in general) means silencing your emotions, think again. The most successful people, say Ed Hess and Katherine Ludwig, authors of Humility Is the New Smart: Rethinking Human Excellence in the Smart Machine Age are those who can leverage their emotions in a way that allows them to think better and become more creative, innovative … [Read more...]
[Infographic] What Type of Leader are You?
What kind of leader are you? And is your approach ideal for every workplace situation? Headway Capital set out to answer those questions, and organized their findings in this fantastic infographic, that not only offers you key insight on your leadership style, but more important, explains when that leadership style may not serve you or your employees well. Check it out, and … [Read more...]
The Best Accountability Tool? You Already Own It
Do you wish your employees would be more accountable? Most supervisors do. I hear leaders complain all the time about the lack of accountability among their employees, and they consistently ask me for tips and tools for building accountability. Do you want to know what I think is the best tool for building accountability? You already have one. It's a mirror. Here's why: When … [Read more...]
5 Biggest Myths Regarding Employee Motivation
Only 32% of employees in the U.S. are engaged, according to Gallup Daily tracking, and in the 15 years since Gallup started tracking the metric, it's barely budged. So despite the general awareness that people are disengaged, companies don't seem to be doing much to help the situation. Unfortunately as a new supervisor, you can almost expect to take over a team of people who … [Read more...]
Young Supervisors and Older Employees: How to Make it Work
Conflicts can arise between any boss and employee, but when a younger boss manages an older employee, he or she faces a whole new set of problems. Younger bosses might feel that older employees don’t respect their authority. Older workers might feel younger managers lack real-world experience. Either way, poor attitudes from both sides add fuel to the fire. If you are a … [Read more...]
[Infographic]: 11 Ineffective Leadership Styles
Our goal on the Bud to Boss blog is to share advice you can use to manage your employees in a way that maximizes their (and your) potential. At times, we have to take a deep dive into the types of behaviors that hurt their (and your) chances of success. This post is one of those. This infographic, put together by the folks at Colonial Life, details some of the worst leadership … [Read more...]
National Blame Someone Else Day Shouldn’t Happen Everyday
Today, Friday the 13th, January 2017, is National Blame Someone Else Day. So, basically, if you don't want to take the blame for a mistake or failure, simply point the finger at someone else. While the spirit of the day is supposed to be in good fun, unfortunately, way too many people make everyday "Blame Someone Else Day," don't though? Even with many tenured employees, … [Read more...]
7 Ways for Leaders to Successfully Navigate the Unknown
Few things are certain in this world. When you take over a leadership position for the first time, you undoubtedly will face a world of uncertainty. Everything from how to motivate your team to how you will hit your goals is essentially unknown when you first take the reins. But it's not necessarily a bad thing, says Julie Benezet, author of The Journey of Not … [Read more...]