How do you know if you’re an effective leader? One way to find out is to take a leadership assessment. There are thousands of assessments on the market, so the challenge is finding the one that best fits your needs. Here is an overview of leadership assessments to help you make an informed choice. What…
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Graceful Leadership – 101 Managerial Tips
For a few years I’ve followed Tanmay Vora on several social media sites. He’s based in the Indian city of Ahmedabad and is a prolific leadership blogger. I really enjoy his writing. The other day he sent me a message asking if I’d care to share his new free e-book Graceful Leadership with my readers. The…
HR Bartender hosts the Leadership Development Carnival – Summer Reading Edition
The month’s Leadership Development Carnival is hosted by the always-clever Sharlyn Lauby, writer of the award-winning blog HR Bartender. She’s put together a fantastic line up of leadership-themed blog posts and as a bonus – the contributors have added a suggested book title for your reading enjoyment. So, if you’ve got a vacation planned…
4 Filters Your Team Uses to Gauge Trust
Does your team see you as trustworthy? And, do you know what measuring stick team members are using to arrive at their conclusions? For one, they’re checking out what direction your moral compass points. They’re watching to see if you: Make decisions ethically Display honesty Treat people with respect Take responsibility for your actions Avoid blaming others…
Flexible Work Schedules – Do You Have One?
Does your boss care if you’re late to work? If he or she is a “manage by the whites of their eyes” type boss, then most likely the answer is yes. However, it’s more likely that if you work in an office environment, your boss will grant you some flexibility in the name of work-life…