Interject with Tact in a Virtual Meeting
Getting a word in during virtual meetings can be challenging, but it’s a skill worth cultivating. Here are some strategies to help you tactfully interject. Signal your interest. To avoid
Can You Be Too Responsible as a Manager?
Do you often pay attention to the needs of others but neglect your own, or say “yes” to most things you’re asked to do — but then feel resentful? If
What to Consider Before Starting a Side Hustle
Do you want to make more money? Many people start a side hustle to supplement their income. But is the extra time and effort worth it? To answer that question,
Great Managers Conduct Great Performance Reviews
It’s tempting to treat performance reviews like a perfunctory management task. But, when you do them well — with care and intention — they can help your employees not only
What is lifestyle planning and how does it affect my finances?
When you think of financial planning, you probably imagine ways to increase your wealth, such as making a budget, reviewing what’s coming in and going out, and creating a plan
Run Better Virtual Meetings
Leading productive meetings is an essential skill for managers — especially when you’re managing a remote or hybrid team. But many people have gotten lazy about keeping up good meeting
How to respond effectively to complaints
Complaints are an unfortunate part of running a business, but they do happen. No matter how hard you work to please your clients, eventually, someone will have something negative to
Lead a Team That Works Smarter — Not Harder
At times, we’ve all spent too much time and effort working on the wrong things, whether it’s putting hours into status updates that never get read, or prioritizing a presentation’s
Lead with Compassion When the News Is Terrible
Chances are, your team is feeling a host of emotions these days — from anger to despair to helplessness. It can feel impossible to focus on work when the world
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