Counsel for a Quiet Manager
I hear that many people would rather quit their jobs than work for a quiet manager. Surprising? Not really, when you consider the uncertainty that
I hear that many people would rather quit their jobs than work for a quiet manager. Surprising? Not really, when you consider the uncertainty that
Have you ever worked for a manager who was exceptionally brilliant at operational details, but micromanaged everyone to death? Or, did your manager frequently ask
Is your management style too reserved? I often hear people say how much they long for a manager who’s quiet, thoughtful, reserved and capable of
Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care. ~ Theodore Roosevelt I’ve been doing some recent writing on employee engagement.
Does your organization support a culture of partnership? I see great leaders who create a culture of unity—where everyone is on the same team and
It’s challenging for compulsive managers to identify with feelings (their own or others’) and step outside their own perspective, but they can, and do. One
I’ve been writing about leadership perception management, and how great leaders excel in communication and “knowability.” They understand the process and go the extra mile
Most leaders are reluctant to receive feedback—a continuing workplace challenge. We generally don’t want to receive difficult information about ourselves, so issues go unresolved and
An organization’s health is only as sound as its leader’s decisions. Some companies prosper from wise leadership directions, while others struggle after flawed choices—choices that
How a leader responds to adversity reveals how effective that leader truly is. Reactions to setbacks or crises not only test leadership character but define
Business is an active, demanding endeavor. Only those who consistently apply themselves succeed. Organizations that thrive require leaders who actively dream, plan, engage, solve, pursue,
Surveys and studies indicate global job dissatisfaction is at a two-decade high. Disengaged employees account for nearly 70 percent of the workforce, which significantly affects