Prioritize Listening in a Crisis
Great leaders seek out—and act on—the counsel of others, especially in a crisis. You need a team of advisors that can offer as many perspectives on your situation as possible.
Understand Your Emotions to Make Better Decisions
It’s normal to experience difficult and complex emotions in the face of difficult and complex decisions. How can you harness these emotions to help you make better choices? It’s all
Help Your Team Build Stronger Relationships
People with close relationships with their colleagues are more productive, creative, and collaborative—and they’re less likely to burn out. As a leader, you can strategically engineer the conditions that allow
Are You a Perfectionist Manager?
It’s one thing to hold your team to a high standard, but taking it to the extreme by being a perfectionist manager is a surefire way to undermine their morale
What Kind of Burnout Are You Facing?
While burnout is a common workplace affliction, it comes in different shapes and sizes. Here’s how to identify the type of burnout you might be facing—and what to do about
Remind Your Team That Their Work Has Impact
One often-overlooked way to motivate employees is to encourage them to consider how their job helps others. To nudge your team into this transformational mindset shift, turn their attention to
Don’t Neglect Your Career While Focusing on Your Job
Are you so focused on your job that you’re neglecting your career? Here’s how to strike a better balance between your short-term responsibilities and your long-term goals. Start by analyzing
Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for What You Need at Work
Asking for what you need from someone at work can be challenging — even downright intimidating. But as with all relationships, it’s important to advocate for yourself. Here’s how to
Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for What You Need at Work
Asking for what you need from someone at work can be challenging — even downright intimidating. But as with all relationships, it’s important to advocate for yourself. Here’s how to
Choose the Right Email Sign-Off
How often have you typed, deleted, retyped, and second-guessed your email sign-off before you finally hit send? Whether you’re trying to show gratitude (Appreciate your help on this!) or respect