Is there a big department reshuffle on the horizon? As a leader, you may have become blasé about corporate restructuring, especially if you’re a survivor of numerous downsizing/outsourcing/right-sizing battles. Trust me on this one when I say: You may be feeling chill (or resigned) about the latest company reorg, but the employees who report to…
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Team Got the Blahs? Here’s What Leaders Need to Know
Has your team got the blahs? They might not say so, but if you look closely, the signs are there: deadlines slipping, lack of interest in normally exciting things. And if you’re being totally honest with yourself, maybe you’re feeling it too? Now that the COVID vaccine supply is soon expected to outpace demand in…
Hot Takes on How to Drive Successful Change in Your Organization
I’m reading a gem of a book by Phil Buckley titled, “Change on the Run: 44 Ways to Survive Workplace Uncertainty.” Phil is an author and change management expert. The great thing about his latest book is it’s designed to be read quickly and acted upon immediately. Here are my hot takes on how to…
How Do Leaders Create Continuous Improvement?
I asked my readership, “How do leaders create continuous improvement?” It turns out there are many ways to interpret the meaning of continuous improvement. Read on to learn how Rich Teed, President of LBi Software, works to personally better himself, as well as foster a culture of improvement at his company. The Pathways to Getting…
Leaders Who Micro-Manage are Over-Functioning
Nobody likes to be micro-managed. Yet nearly all of us have felt the intense pressure of a manager who was too involved in the minutiae of our daily work lives. There are many reasons why leaders micro-manage. In some cases, a hands-on approach actually has benefits, according to this BBC article by Sydney Finkelstein. Why Do…