There is a lot to like about humble leaders – even though there seems to be too few of them. We appreciate people who acknowledge their mistakes, share credit with their team, and welcome feedback to improve. As it turns out, a new research study shows that these types of leaders inspire others in their organization to step up and lead. They spark ambition and drive … [Read more...] about Humble Leaders Inspire Others
When You Are Overloaded
If you are overloaded then you need to delegate more! But what if that is not an option? Here are some ideas based on an article from Harvard Business Review: 1. Discern “Good Enough” from “Perfect” Negotiate simplification of some deliverables with your boss Identify places where you and your team can do “B+” vs “A+” work Use AI to get projects started 2. … [Read more...] about When You Are Overloaded
Stop Multi-Tasking, Start Timeboxing
We all want to make better use of our time – and here is a great way to do it: Timeboxing. First, I will admit that I am a Recovering Multi-Tasker. I know that I should close all of my apps, notifications, and windows to focus on only one thing at a time, but I backslide. If you want to learn how and why to kick the multi-tasking habit, check out this blog. The next … [Read more...] about Stop Multi-Tasking, Start Timeboxing
Improve Your Job Interviewing
Using interviews to select job candidates is one of the most common practices in hiring – and they are often done poorly. Good news – you can fix this! Following are suggestions for conducting effective job interviews, based on a recent article in Harvard Business Review. Before the Interview: 1 - Prep the Job Description. Include the outcomes the person in the job … [Read more...] about Improve Your Job Interviewing
Shape Your Workplace Culture
Tons of research demonstrates that a healthy culture is important for high performance in a team and an organization. Following are ideas you can use to influence your team or organization culture to make it more productive. These are based on a recent article in Harvard Business Review. When we talk about the “culture” of your team, we are talking about “the way we do … [Read more...] about Shape Your Workplace Culture