Rick Goodman — October 25, 2018 Follow @DrRickGoodman — October 25, 2018 Do you have a controlling boss or do you have a boss that cares? It’s good to have a boss who cares—a boss who seems invested not just in your day to day performance, but in your career development, too. It’s not so … Continue reading How to Tell When You Have a Controlling Boss
Category Archives: Management Skills
The Fine Art of the Followup
Sneha Mittal — October 26, 2018 Follow @genes_recoded — October 26, 2018 Every successful business owner wants to have a strong professional network. Attending one networking event is not enough to build the popularity of your business. You need to attend several events and build strong relationships with those you meet to make people feel … Continue reading The Fine Art of the Followup
Why Delegation is So Hard (And What to Do About It)
Imagine saving 150 to 700 hours a year… Delegation is harder than it looks, but it’ll pay off for you and your agency. “Just delegate more.” That trope doesn’t help—you already know you’re ‘supposed’ to delegate, but it’s hard to actually do it. Today, we’ll look at why delegation is hard (hint: it’s actually 15+ … Continue reading Why Delegation is So Hard (And What to Do About It)
Use Both ‘Dimensions’ When Creating ‘Urgency’
Ray Manley — October 11, 2018 Follow @rbmanley — October 11, 2018 00 Days 23 Hours 53 Minutes 07 Seconds We’ve all heard the infomercials and radio spots where we’re told that “supplies are limited” and I think we’ve all seen online countdown timers like the one above. (By the way, the countdown timer is … Continue reading Use Both ‘Dimensions’ When Creating ‘Urgency’
Stop Fighting With Logic
Jacqueline Nagle — October 9, 2018 Follow @https://twitter.com/SpeakableYOU?lang=en — October 9, 2018 To assume is the most dangerous thing. I keep slipping back into the assumption that for all of us involved in the world of work – whether in our own business or a career – we understand the importance of storytelling. How powerful … Continue reading Stop Fighting With Logic
5 Common Issues in the First Year of Business and How to Avoid Them
Chris Smith — October 8, 2018 Follow @officialsilb — October 8, 2018 It’s no news to any entrepreneur that the first year of business is a tough one. Navigating the ups and downs of being a business owner can be difficult but also incredibly rewarding. With the 5.7 million SMEs that exist in the UK, … Continue reading 5 Common Issues in the First Year of Business and How to Avoid Them
How Workforce Management Can Lead To a Happier Office
Dmytro Spilka — September 16, 2018 Follow @spilkadi — September 16, 2018 It’s no secret that a happy office makes for a productive one. In fact, it’s been observed that happier employees are 12% more productive in the workplace and that people who report being happy at work take ten times fewer sick days than … Continue reading How Workforce Management Can Lead To a Happier Office
You Can’t do Everything: 5 Tips to Delegate like a Pro
Syed Balkhi — September 15, 2018 Follow @SyedBalkhi — September 15, 2018 Giving up control and putting your trust in others can be difficult. You may have the mindset that everything has to be perfect and it’s important that every task is completed the way you want it done. But this mindset can take a … Continue reading You Can’t do Everything: 5 Tips to Delegate like a Pro
7 Coaching Tips for Managers
Eric Douglas — September 13, 2018 Follow @LeadingResource — September 13, 2018 I was working today with a woman newly named to a senior-level position. She asked me if I had any tips for her. I said sure. Here are seven things I wish I had known when I was put in a management role: … Continue reading 7 Coaching Tips for Managers
3 Things Managers Should Know About the Gig Economy
Michelle Delgado — August 30, 2018 Follow @clutch_co — August 30, 2018 Free-Photos / Pixabay It’s easier to join the gig economy than ever before. From apps like Lyft and Seamless to freelance platforms like Upwork, thousands of side hustle opportunities are at our fingertips every day. But many people who participate in the gig … Continue reading 3 Things Managers Should Know About the Gig Economy