Optimistic executives and employees believe their organizations are aligned around a shared vision, but research suggests there’s room for improvement. Harvard Business Review surveyed more than 500 frontline employees, middle managers, and senior executives across 12 companies who said they “felt strategic agreement within their companies was 82%.” However, when researchers…...
5 Mistakes That Make a Leader Ineffective
Poor leadership by an immediate supervisor is the reason why 75% of people leave their job, according to this Gallup Poll, ranking bad bosses as the #1 reason employees quit. Why is there so much lousy leadership out there? Two reasons… at least. First, many bosses aren’t trained to lead. A study…...
5 Ways to Handle Difficult Conversations and Minimize Conflict and Tension
Holding employees accountable is without a doubt the single most important skill that a manager can have and, unfortunately, this is typically the one area that most managers struggle with. Inspecting what we expect and consistently letting your team know that you are actively watching their performance and conduct, and…...
This Is The Link Between Employee Motivation And Their Manager’s Mental State
To effectively lead and motivate employees, you don’t need charisma and a grand vision. Research from Michigan State University (MSU) found that being a successful boss was more about mind over matter.The study, published in the journal Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, found that a leader’s focus, or mind-set,…...
