Everyone knows that good bosses are crucial to an organization’s success. But how do you become a boss that your employees will really like? Fast Company breaks down ten ways to be a popular leader. These are a few of our favorites. Be a clear communicator. The best bosses will ask for employees’ input and […]
Dan Lyons went to work at HubSpot after 25 years in journalism. He wrote his new book Disrupted: My Misadventure in the Startup Bubble based on his experiences in what he calls a “digital sweatshop.” In his The New York Times article, “Congratulations! You’ve Been Fired,” he sheds a light on the disrespectful and exploitative […]
Management and HR consulting company 21 Triangles says leaders can use neuroscience to become better managers. Their article, “Caught in the Act!… of doing something right: A neurobiological approach to high performance management” outlines the science behind Respectful Leadership and RespectfulDo #4, Look for Diamonds in the Rough. Research shows that employees like a feedback […]
“Look for Diamonds in the Rough” is the fourth of the Seven RespectfulDo’s. It’s about looking for the good in others instead of only focusing on their faults. Respectful Leaders should identify and acknowledge good qualities that their employees have. When employees feel that they’re being recognized for what they do well, they’re proud of […]
Forbes contributor Jeanne Meister is an expert in preparing companies for the workplace of the future. She calls the 21st century “frenetic,” full of employees who change jobs frequently. Successful companies must have loyal employees to keep things steady and contribute to long-term success. Statistics have shown that having a loyal staff is correlated with […]
What is “lazy leadership”? According to Forbes contributor Scott Edinger, it happens when a leader avoids challenging tasks or conversations. It can be hard to spot – ironically, “lazy leaders” tend to be hyperactive, engaging in tasks and behaviors that fill up their time but don’t advance the goals and strategies of the company. These […]
A key part of being respect-worthy is being fair. According to Marcus Erb, senior research partner and consultant with the Great Place to Work Institute, employee concerns about fairness are common leadership problems. He provides excellent suggestions on how to make sure that your organization is as fair as possible. Handle promotions fairly. Employees may […]
Creating a team that works well together is no easy task. In 2012, Google launched “Project Aristotle” and studied 180 of their own teams to find out why some groups work well and others don’t. In his article “What Google Learned From Its Quest to Build the Perfect Team,” Charles Duhigg of the New York […]
Disrespectful behavior is disrespectful, period. Below is a piece I wrote in 2014 that makes the case for Respectful Leadership clear. Feeling disrespected is a sign that your company may have a toxic work environment, not that you should be less sensitive. – – – – It’s pretty likely that if you’re disrespected by someone […]
Influencing others is a necessary part of being a leader. QuickBase’s blog The Fast Track defines influence as changing someone’s behavior and taking action to bring about an outcome. Here are four ways to influence people respectfully and the situations that each tactic works best for. Rational or Logical Persuasion. This type of influence entails […]