Posts Tagged ‘Leadership’
Book Review: “What You Do Is Who You Are”
Ben Horowitz’s What You Do Is Who You Are is arguably the most unique business book I’ve ever read, and I’ve read a lot of them.
Read MoreBook Review: “Upstream”
Dan Heath is one of the few writers for whom I will immediately fork over my money whenever one of his books rolls off the printing press.
Read MoreHow I Stopped Saying ‘Ah’ and ‘Um’
I never thought I would say this, but I learned how to stop saying “Ah” and “Um” while waiting in line for a Subway sandwich…
Read MoreWorking for a Bad Manager Exposed My Own Biggest Leadership Flaws
Do you have a bad boss? Unfortunately, we all tend to emulate the behavior we see from our leaders. Here’s how I mirrored my boss’s flaws.
Read MoreHow to Manage Former Peers
If you recently transitioned into a management role, you know that managing former peers can be challenging. Here’s how to do it.
Read More16 Tips to Hire People Who Will Do More Than Fill an Empty Seat
I’ve had the chance to interview hundreds of people. I’ve hired exceptional people, and I’ve hired some duds. These 16 tips have helped.
Read MoreCoaching: The Leadership Superpower
Approaching problems from a coaching mindset means believing that the other person holds the solution instead of you.
Read MoreThe Secret to Successful Leadership: Confident Humility
Employees want to follow someone who exhibits confidence, and they want to emulate someone who exhibits humility. Confident humility is key.
Read More33 Tips for Leading Better Meetings
The biggest lie of Corporate America is that meetings are a waste of time. Meetings don’t have to suck. These 33 tips can help.
Read MoreHow to Earn Respect as a New Manager
When I started as a manager, I quickly discovered I had no clue what I was doing. These five things helped me earn the team’s respect.
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