One of the greatest challenges for many new managers lies in a self-transformation from task master to leader. This transition involves the ability to effectively delegate responsibilities to other team members and empower them to succeed. Harvard Business Review Contributor Jesse Sostrin discusses this common management dilemma and offers strategies to help streamline your workflow, […]
Over the past few years, we’ve seen a rise in popularity of strongly controlling and hierarchical leaders among voters in the U.S. and abroad. From the 2014 election of Narendra Modi in India to Britain’s Nigel Farage leading the 2016 Brexit campaign and, most recently, the election of Donald Trump as U.S. President, analysts have […]
When employees feel like their boss trusts them, they perform well, put in extra effort, and work confidently. When employees don’t feel trusted, they aren’t as productive or engaged. According to a recent Harvard Business Review article, managers need to actively demonstrate trust in their employees. Here’s how. Evaluate the current atmosphere. First, ask yourself […]
As a leader, it’s your job to identify conflicts and help resolve them, but sometimes it can be difficult to know where to start. According to Mark Gerzon, president of the Mediators Foundation, knowing if a conflict is hot or cold is the first step to resolving it. Gerzon explains what makes an issue hot […]
Do you really know what you’re feeling? We often use general emotions like stress or anger to label our feelings, but we should be digging a bit deeper. Having a more nuanced understanding of our emotions can help us to better address them. Gaining “emotional agility” can be the key to successful interactions with yourself […]
What would you do if a coworker said something that you found disrespectful? Studies show that how people predict they would react in a situation differs from what they actually do. Amy Gallo, contributing editor at Harvard Business Review, outlines a few options. Decide if you’re going to say something. If you stay quiet, you […]
Does your boss have mood swings that vary from happy and optimistic to rude and angry? Sudden outbursts and erratic behaviors can negatively impact your work and your relationship with your boss. In the Harvard Business Review, Carolyn O’Hara gives suggestions on how to be proactive about an unpredictable boss. Investigate | Try to understand […]
Do you have a coworker who acts wildly different depending on whether the boss is in the room? Some employees may be quick on their feet, dynamic, friendly, supportive, charming, and respectful when the boss is around, but rude, dismissive, or lazy in their absence. Not sure how to deal with it? Amy Jen Su, […]
As a leader, you’re probably aware that connecting with your employees is the best way to become a powerful and inspirational boss. This can be a difficult task, especially if you’re in charge of a large company. In the Harvard Business Review article “Make Sure Your Employees Have Good Things to Say About You Behind […]
Christine Porath is an expert on civility in the workplace. In a study conducted with the Harvard Business Review, she found that respect was more important to employees than recognition, appreciation, vision, feedback, or growth opportunities. How can you adjust your behavior and transition into a more respectful leader? Follow these suggestions. Discover your best […]