From time to time, most of us have experienced or even contributed to workplace drama. It can take many different forms: People gossip, spread rumors, complain, lash out emotionally, rant about a perceived wrong, purposely exclude others, take sides in conflicts, and so forth. No matter how drama manifests, it can be a highly destructive […]
WE HELP NEW SUPERVISORS SUCCEED IN THE TRANSITION TO LEADERSHIP
The most challenging leadership experience anyone will face isn’t the one at the top but the first promotion to a leadership position. It can be overwhelming to deal with the change and uncertainty that come with the promotion from peer to leader. On this website, you will find insight, resources and powerful learning opportunities designed to specifically address the challenges of new leaders. Together we can help make it a smooth and successful transition. Welcome to Bud to Boss!
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Making Sure You Aren’t the Know-it-All
Some time ago, I did a video that was very popular about Dealing with a Know-It-All. Recently a viewer asked us a key question, though: What if the know-it-all is you? Tweet it out: There is a difference being knowledgeable and being a “know-it-all.” Remember that no one wants a know-it-all leader. @KevinEikenberry
Reducing Conflict in the Workplace Starts With Common Courtesy
I was recently reading about strategies for managing high-conflict people in both the workplace and in your personal life, and it got me thinking about conflicts, in general. Conflicts are often not the result of some huge problem. Of course, people can do terrible things to one another, and that creates conflict, but when it […]
Being Thankful for Criticism
Thanksgiving is Thursday, and today I am asking you to choose to be grateful for something that you may have never said “Thanks” for: criticism. Especially criticism that comes from your employees. When you are a new leader, I know it’s hard to hear that you aren’t doing well or that your ideas are flawed. […]