By Angela Kambouris – Entrepreneur When it comes to transforming an organization’s strategy into results, frontline managers are the linchpin of business success. Few roles demand technical knowledge, expertise, and soft skills such as clear communication, team building, and resolving conflicts. In her book Becoming a Manager, Harvard Business professor Linda A. Hill describes how managers are the… read more
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Taco Bell to Throw 400 Socially Distanced Hiring Parties
More than 400 Taco Bell restaurants across the country will be hosting hiring parties Tuesday, a festive program the Irvine, Calif.-based chain first tested in 2018 to attract more applicants. The event, now in its third year, has been modified to incorporate social-distancing protocols as the company looks to hire hundreds of employees for the… read more
3 Choices in Life Separate True Leaders From Mere Managers
By Marcel Schwantes – Inc. Can you imagine working for someone in a high-level management role and suddenly it dawns on you: This person isn’t leadership caliber. Your next thought maybe, How in the world did he (or she) make it this far up the ladder? It’s a fair question. Managers are promoted to esteemed leadership roles every day who have no… read more
Becoming a Great Manager or Leader
By Marty Nemko Ph.D. – Psychology Today I am developing a leadership/management boot camp for students at a local university. Here, I adapt it for you, the Psychology Today reader: I offer its core content plus an easily doable activity that enables you to apply that content even if you’re not currently in a managerial or leadership role…. read more
Do You Need a Leader or a Manager?
By Ed Cook – TheChangeDecision The words leader and manager often are used interchangeably, and with that slipshod usage, their individual meanings can be lost. Peter Drucker and Warren Bennis are often quoted as saying: “Management is doing the things right and Leadership is doing the right thing” This points to deeper insights. Management… read more
These are the skills and mindsets of the leader of the future
By Marisol Garcia Fuentes – Entrepreneur When we hear the word water, an image immediately comes to mind, we know what we are talking about. The same does not happen with the term leadership or when we want to refer to the leader. However, this character plays a fundamental role in cultures and organizations. Jacob… read more
When Your Task List is Overwhelmingly Long
By Leo Babauta – Zen Habits I’ve talked with several people lately who have task lists from the floor to the ceiling, and it just overwhelms them. They’re not alone — I can relate, and lots of people have this problem. If we’re fairly organized, our task list has everything we could possibly want to… read more
5 things leaders should never say to their teams
By Patrick Gray – TechRepublic Sometimes statements that seem simple are easily misinterpreted. Here are phrases to avoid using with your teams and alternate suggestions. Language is a powerful tool and one that’s often taken for granted. As leaders, there are often many ears trained in our direction, and poor use of language can have… read more
6 patronizing phrases you say at work without realizing it
By Danielle Page – Ladders Whether you’re in charge of managing a team, head of a department, or are in a role where you’re required to participate frequently in meetings, responding to fellow coworker’s ideas and contributions in a way that’s respectful is important. Not only does it position you as a team player, but it also shows you’re… read more
What Really Happens When You Bring Politics To The Job Search And Office
By Jack Kelly – Forbes The United States is weeks away from its 2020 presidential election. Animosity, anger, apprehension, and anxiety are at an all-time fever pitch. The nation is divided into two warring factions and there is just no escape from all of the political fodder. Cable news, papers, social media, and dinner conversations… read more