By Stephanie Vozza – Fast Co. No one can be a bad boss on their own. Here’s how you might be unknowingly enabling destructive behavior, and what you can do to make a change Dishonesty, disagreeableness, and carelessness are not traits you want in a boss, but a collection of research published in Frontiers in Psychology… read more

By Rachel Bloom-Baglin – LinkedIn There were some early red flag warnings, even during my new boss’ three-month onboarding process, that lovely honeymoon period when everyone thinks you’re great. Calling to chat on weekends for no apparent reason, commenting on a colleague’s age, questioning the competencies of people two levels down, bypassing supervisors. The niceties and… read more

By Gustavo Razzetti – Ladders A culture of forgiveness promotes self-awareness, vulnerability, and empathy – it promotes experimentation, not perfectionism. Those three simple words define a successful team, according to LinkedIn’s co-founder. “We are allies” is more than a motivational team motto — it’s a reminder of the need for a true partnership. Each team… read more

By Tim Hird – Ladders How you handle yourself in your first days, weeks and months as a manager sets an early tone to your team. Avoid these five mistakes. The time has finally come: You’re the boss. But leadership also comes with its share of challenges, especially if you’re new to it. How do… read more