Leadership
10 podcasts that every leader should have in their listening queue
Whether you’re sipping your morning latte or gearing up for an afternoon stroll, podcasts serve as a great source of educational and portable entertainment.
How to hold your team accountable without micromanaging
If you want something to be done correctly, you do it yourself, right? Not so fast—with this mindset, you’re likely to feel overloaded and overwhelmed. Everyone’s to-do list is now a part of yours. Everyone’s business is your business. You’ve got your hands in too many cookie jars, so to speak.
The quiet and powerful advantage of mindful leadership
It’s hard not to be inspired by someone who has learned the art of self-mastery.
How to build and lead mission-driven teams
If the last couple years have proven anything, it’s that the world around us is changing faster than ever before. There’s so many parts of our daily lives, from iPhones to climate change to the phrase “digital natives,” that our great-grandparents would be confused (and maybe even frightened) by.
10 lessons on using the flywheel effect to grow your business
Our Chief Revenue Officer shares a decade’s worth of insights.
The benefits of team reflections and how to lead one
Have you ever wondered why dancers practice in front of a mirror? The mirror is the only way a dancer can see the quality of their movement and performance. Looking in the mirror allows the dancer to receive immediate feedback and adjust.
Boost your leadership skills with the Feynman technique
Have you ever wanted to become an expert in something but didn’t know the right approach? Or perhaps you’ve got an exam coming up and you need to make sure you’re crystal clear on the content? Being able to understand concepts and communicate them clearly is essential, no matter what you’re doing. As a leader, it’s important to be able to grow and share knowledge with those around you.
How to be an effective leader, according to Google’s classic questionnaire
Their research revealed 9 behaviors that make people want to be on your team. All you have to do is put it into practice.
Building strong professional communities requires these essential skills
How to create an environment that encourages people to join, participate, and learn.
New research reveals employees value well-being over climbing the ladder
Forget “live to work.” Over 60% of workers surveyed are willing to turn down a promotion to protect their mental health.
What to do when an important team member quits or goes on leave
Part of being a manager is recognizing the top performers on your team—and doing everything you can to make sure they stay on your team. But sometimes, that just isn’t possible—and you find yourself saying goodbye to an important team member.
The employee attrition spike is here – how to hang on to your best people
Skip the exit interview and schedule a “stay interview” with your star players instead.
We asked people what makes a good leader, here’s what they said
Good leadership. Countless books, seminars, TED Talks, and articles have attempted to explain what it is and how to emulate it. But what does it really mean for us on a day-to-day basis?
How to manage growing pains during rapid team growth
Your business has grown. What once was a small office of 10 people has expanded to 200, and with that comes a whole lot of adjusting. While growth is great, not everything is sunshine and roses. We call these tough adjustments “growing pains,” and they can throw your business way off its trajectory if you aren’t prepared to face them.
The fine art of managing up
Leadership consultant Mike Krupit on how to navigate complex interactions with care and honesty.