I asked people, “What makes a bad boss?” Roy Atkinson came up with this gem: A bad boss is terrific to learn from: do the opposite of everything they do and you will do well. Here are 26 “bad boss” behaviors – flipped and turned into positive qualities. A good boss: Respects me…
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Leadership Development Carnival – NFL Edition
It’s time for the Leadership Development Carnival again. This month, regular carnival host Dan McCarthy kicks off the September carnival with an NFL-theme. Dan has organized the posts into the NFL divisions and each blogger featured offered up his or her favorite team. Even if you’re not a big football fan (I had to ask…
Food for Thought Friday – What Makes a Bad Boss?
How many bosses have you worked for? Do a mental tally – of those bosses, how many were what you’d call “bad” bosses? (You decide the definition of “bad”.) Would you do me a favor? Jot a few thoughts in the comments section to this statement: A bad boss is one…
Leadership Assessments – An Overview
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…
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…