How can you as a supervisor become more confident during a disciplinary talk? One of the least favorite parts of being a supervisor is having a disciplinary talk with an employee who has either broken the rules or had an unacceptable performance. There are several reasons why leaders don’t look forward to these talks. […]
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When To Micromanage – When To Let Go
Knowing when to dive in and when to step back is a key skill for any leader. When should you, as the leader, dive in and maybe even micromanage on a short-term basis, and when should you step back and let your team take charge of a situation? Nobody likes it when they’re micromanaged. […]
When To Micromanage – When To Let Go
Knowing when to dive in and when to step back is a key skill for any leader. When should you, as the leader, dive in and maybe even micromanage on a short-term basis, and when should you step back and let your team take charge of a situation? Nobody likes it when they’re micromanaged. You […]
Your Greatest Leadership Successes
No doubt you’ve learned from your mistakes, but what have you learned from your successes? There is a treasure trove of learning you can get by reflecting on your past successes. You’ve heard the expression, “you learn a lot from your mistakes”, and certainly a lot of your leadership lessons have probably come from […]
Words Leaders Should Never Say
What are the words that leaders should never say? Let’s look at some of the things that leaders say that they absolutely should not say. Leaders might say things that cause permanent relationship damage in their team or in their relationship with their colleagues or even with their boss. When we teach communication, words […]