Why a Positive Attitude is Critical to Effective Leadership
If you want to succeed as a leader and be influential, start with management of your own emotions and thinking positively.
Why Influence Matters
Today we live in a world packed with social media, full of so called influencers, Youtubers, bloggers, digital nomads and online...
5 Tips on How Great Leaders Handle Mistakes
Do you know those people who rarely admit their own mistakes and at the same time are very critical to others? They also usually show...
Manager vs. Individual Contributor - Tough Decision Making
Were you offered the role of a manager and are hesitant to accept the challenge? Or does your subordinate hesitate if to start management ca
Mistaking the Comfort Zone for the Sweet Spot
Many managers mistake the comfort zone for the sweet spot, while these two are far from the synonyms. Read more about the role of managers.
Dare to be a Bull in a China Shop
The boss who is seen by his subordinates as a bull in a china shop might grow into a great leader able to command different leadership style
Value Your Time and Choose Your Priorities Well
How does a person who knows how to prioritize well, still struggle with making time for important tasks? It all comes down to discipline and
When Empowering Others Doesn’t Work
Read this story about Jack and Janette to get inspired what to do when you have an underperformer on your team.
4 Tips for Making the Most of Your One-on-ones
Every manager should ask “How efficiently and effectively do I use my and my team-members’ time during one-on-ones?” Read this blog post to
3 Questions to Help You Find the Perfect Frequency for One-on-ones
There has been a question raised in our Managers First Aid Forum on what the frequency of one-on-ones should be. Get this question answered
Empower Yourself! Why Visibility Matters
Have you heard your boss telling you that you need to work on your visibility? But why should you care about your image if you're not a
The Power of Empowerment
Empowering others and sharing information openly are behaviors of “powerful” leaders, not the other way around. Empowering leadership saves
NEW ROLE, NEW ROUTINE
New managers enter the role knowing that one of their newly acquired responsibilities is to take care of a team. But do they understand what
WHEN YOUR BOSS DOESN’T MANAGE WELL, MANAGE UP!
Have you ever been in a situation when you felt like doing your best and meeting your boss' expectations and then were surprised when yo
From Teammate to Boss
The transition from teammate to boss is a challenging one. I remember how I felt when I became a superior to somebody who used to be my team