Rising to the top and being effective when you get there requires much more than a cutthroat attitude and a controlling, authoritative style, says Katherine Ludwig, coauthor along with Ed Hess of Humility Is the New Smart: Rethinking Human Excellence in the Smart Machine Age.” In fact, say the authors, more and more studies are finding that
Managing across the generations is challenging for many leaders, especially new ones. That’s why we love the insightful, tip-filled infographic below created by MidAmerica Nazarene University. First, it offers a look at different research-backed perceptions of Baby Boomers, Gen X and Millennials, and then it goes a step further and provides action-oriented tips you can
By Jaimy Ford, business writer and editor. We all know how toxic difficult employees can be. They wreak havoc on morale, teamwork and productivity. The problem is, as leaders, we don’t always know which employees are actually toxic. According to a brand-new study by leadership development and conversation experts at Fierce Inc., only 18% of employees
By Wayne Turmel, co-founder of the Remote Leadership Institute. Whenever you introduce a new teammate, it’s important that you make both the new employee and the existing team members as comfortable with each other as possible. A proper introduction is key to building trust among teammates and to maintaining productivity. More than that, it’s just
By Kevin Eikenberry, co-founder of the Remote Leadership Institute. Even if your employees work from locations across the globe, you must provide regular, consistent feedback about their performance, behavior and attitude. In fact, it’s the most important thing you can do, so it’s a skill you should continue to develop. Here are some great resources
Few people can achieve as much when they are working alone as they can with the collaborative help of others … if that collaboration is truly helpful. You hopefully have experienced times where a group was really clicking and operating on all cylinders It’s amazing the amount of progress that can be made. However, you’ve likely also experienced
If extra-long workdays have been the norm since you became a boss, it’s time to find out why, before you burn out. Because at some point you won’t have anything left to work harder. You’ll have used up all your mental power, energy and enthusiasm. However, you can always work smarter. Follow these steps to
You don’t get to decide if you are a leader. Your employees do. That’s right. Regardless your title, position on the organizational chart, pay grade or authority to fire people, you can’t force people to believe in you. Your employees get to decide if you are truly worthy of their respect, support and loyalty. That
By Marlene Chism, consultant, executive educator, professional speaker and the author of Stop Workplace Drama, and No-Drama Leadership. One of the most important communication skills you will ever learn is the art of effective listening. This skill alone has the power to transform any relationship. In your professional life, listening is at the heart of effective
We really like talking about productivity here at the Remote Leadership Institute. After all, doing more in less time is a goal for most (if not all) leaders. While study after study shows that remote employees tend to be more productive then their office-bound counterparts, there is always room for improvement. That’s why we loved
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