As a manager, it's important to provide feedback in a way that is constructive and helpful, not harmful or demeaning. This can be easier said than done when you are under pressure or feeling frustrated. That's why it's...

Generalizations are a tricky thing. They can be helpful in a lot of situations, but when it comes to feedback, they can be a slippery slope. As a manager or leader, you don't want to be too vague with your feedback and...

For many leaders, giving feedback can be difficult. We want our team members to understand our expectations and the importance of meeting them but sometimes it can come out wrong. We often use “you” statements,...

Let’s face it, no one likes constructive feedback. It can be difficult to give and just as hard to receive. But when you’re a manager, offering criticism is part of the job. The key to providing effective criticism...

As a leader, you want to be able to provide helpful feedback that is clear and specific so that your team can understand and act on it. Whether it's providing constructive criticism or praising good work, feedback is an...

Have you ever heard of imposter syndrome? It’s something that many managers know all too well. It’s the feeling that you are constantly on the brink of being exposed as a fraud and not living up to your role or...

As a manager, it’s important to stay up-to-date on the latest strategies for leading your team. One such strategy is active listening. Active listening is a powerful tool that can help you build relationships with your...

Clear communication is essential for ensuring that team members understand their roles, responsibilities, and expectations. To establish clear expectations and guidelines, it is important to:

• Clearly define the goals and...

A new manager can improve the effectiveness of their team by using the following strategies for managing difficult staff:

1. Clear communication: Establish clear expectations and guidelines for team members and ensure that...

Managing a team can be a challenging task, especially when dealing with difficult staff members. However, one often overlooked tool that can help lighten the mood and get everyone back on track is the power of a good joke.

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Why Confident Leaders Actively Listen: The Importance of Hearing and Understanding Others

Leadership is not just about giving orders and directing others, it's also about listening and understanding the perspectives of those...

Working with difficult employees can be a challenge for even the most experienced manager. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and frustrated when dealing with a difficult employee, but there are some strategies that managers...

Do you have a difficult manager or coworker that you just don't know how to deal with? In this video, I'm going to show you some tips and tricks on how to handle them without causing any conflict.

In this post I'm going to...

When we are in leadership positions, sometimes we believe that the weight of the world is on our shoulders.  That we need to be seriously focused on our work. This can be true. But…

If we want to perform our...

Many people are reaching out to me asking point-blank… “how can I be a successful leader?”

I’ve said it many times before, leading is easy… if you know the basics. From there it’s...

I was recently featured on Forbes and Personal Branding Blog which got me thinking… what is YOUR brand?

This means, what do you stand for? When your staff or team are out having drinks… what do they say...

I recently had a Member of my Leadership Academy ask me if he should apply to a job posting.  The concern he had was that a few months prior, he already applied to this internal posting.

Would it look silly of him...

Are you pulling your hair out because of stress? We can have stress in our personal and professional lives. Stress can affect people in different ways.  Below are 3 ways to manage your work stress. For more ways to manage...

We’ve all heard about how some big companies are doing some big layoffs.  Not only have they done some big layoffs, but they’ve done it in the most heartless way.

So, let’s get something out of the way....

People are promoted every day. This doesn’t mean they are going to be great leaders.  There are a few things you need to be thinking of and a way to be thinking of them. In this post I share 5 leadership mindsets you...

Whenever someone is first moved into a management position I always get the same question. Can I be friends with my staff?

In short, yes... but no.

If you are new to the company I would say that you always want to...

When you apply to a new job or a promotion, you will submit your resume and cover letter.  This has everything that you believe the hiring manager would want to see.  You sit back feeling confident that you’ve...