One of the key leadership attributes that will make you successful is your ability to listen to your group. When you think about some of the people that you consider to be the most effective communicators, chances are that they’re great listeners. When you listen better as a leader a few things will happen: […]
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Tough Guys Get Hurt Feelings
The tough guys on your team get hurt feelings. Yes, even those tough guys are sensitive on the inside. And when their feelings get hurt, instead of whimpering, they come out swinging, substituting anger for sadness. In the toughest, grittiest work environments, where the work is tough and the workers are just as tough, you […]
Should You Post Job Openings?
Should you post job openings? Or should you just appoint the person you think is the best fit? If you decide simply to appoint someone to a position without posting it first, you’ll end up getting a backlash of negativity for not posting it for others to consider. It’s tempting to skip the job posting […]
Leaders Who Shouldn’t Be Leaders
There are leaders out there who shouldn’t be leaders. The reality is, for every 15 to 20 supervisors there’s usually one or two who aren’t up to the challenge, and they’re holding back their team from achieving more. The interesting thing is that, given the chance, many of those struggling leaders would gladly go back […]
Our Holiday Message to You
We wanted to take a moment to wish you the very best this holiday season. Thank you for being a part of our community. From all of us at Front Line Leadership Systems and Unique Training and Development, Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and all the best in 2019.