Does your employer have the right to know what you’re doing when you’re not in the office? Most of us have a visceral negative reaction to that question. We might take umbrage that they don’t trust us, or shout about Big Brother. Yet almost two-thirds of us say there’s at least one thing we do during
Robin was excited when she started the job. She saw it as joining a company, not just taking a job. She liked the company’s products and what they stood for. And while her onboarding wasn’t perfect, she persisted, worked hard and tried to focus on being successful. As time went on, she became disillusioned. The
At the heart of it, all organizations want the same thing – to reach their goals and mission. The goals might be profit or purpose-related (or both), but they want leaders who can get them more of whatever “that” is; that is, more results. To that end, enlightened organizations look for ways to develop their
Delegation is a crucial skill for any leader, yet it can be challenging to execute effectively. In this post, part of a three-part series on delegation, I’ll share three essential questions you should ask yourself before delegating any task. These questions will help ensure that your delegation efforts are not only effective but also beneficial
It’s a good question: are your leaders relationship builders? While the question would have been valuable in 1984, it feels more relevant in 2024 – when the organizational and follower expectations of leaders have changed with the economic and societal times. Research shows that people want a boss they know, like and trust – which
If you have led for very long you have been confronted with the need to, desire to, and advice to delegate. Much has been written, including by me about this important skill and choice. But what is talked about far less often is the organizational role in delegation.How successfully do your leaders delegate?If you don’t
Recently, I spoke to a gathering of HR professionals and learned something interesting. The most negotiated part of the employment agreement these days (at least for this major employer, and others) is not salary. It’s the ability to work a hybrid schedule. But is hybrid work a perk, or an advantage to employers? It depends
Effective communication requires a flow of information between two parties. In order for the messages sent to be received, it typically requires some clarification and conversation – a two-way flow. We could look at that information exchange as being contained in what I call the communication conduit – a pipe that allows for those back-and-forth
As a leader, your ability to delegate is not just a skill—it’s a critical component of your role. Delegation empowers your team, fosters trust, and ensures you are working on the right tasks. Today, I want to share five compelling reasons why delegation is essential and why avoiding it can hinder both your success and
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