Guest article by Frank O'Connell I’ve had a five-decade career leading some of the country’s most respected brands from Reebok to HBO Videos, Gibson Greetings to Indian Motorcycles. Along the way, I’ve learned a lot about what it takes to be a great manager who can motivate employees and maintain their trust. Preparation, authenticity, and having fun are among the most … [Read more...]
Striking the Balance Between Coaching and Supervising
By Guy Harris When you move into a leadership role, you gain two related roles: supervising and coaching. While they are not mutually exclusive skill sets, they are different. Supervising demands performance while coaching gains commitment. Supervising defines goals while coaching helps others set goals. Supervising gives direction while coaching helps people … [Read more...]
The Key to Truly Understanding What People Are and Are Not Saying
Guest article by Chris Heller When you talk to another person, you can never be 100% sure what they mean, what they are saying, and not saying. But there are methods you can use to get a better understanding of what they are trying to communicate. Here are some techniques that may help you. Pay Attention to Body Language and Facial Expressions Body language and facial … [Read more...]
How Often Should I Have One-on-Ones?
By Kevin Eikenberry You've got questions. We've got answers. Hi, I'm Kevin Eikenberry, answering the questions that new leaders ask us. Actually, it's our goal to help all leaders be more successful, productive, and confident, and today to help you be more of those things. We're going to talk about the one-on-ones you have with your team members. Are you ready? Let's get … [Read more...]
The Beginning of the Leadership Journey
Guest article by Mark Rapier Congratulations on your first supervisory position. It makes the beginning of your leadership journey. Learning to lead people and help them achieve more than they thought they could is an exciting adventure. To get the most advantage from this opportunity, there are two things you need to do: Know the Definitions The first is to understand the … [Read more...]