When you become a boss, your power goes down, not up. That’s because you’re measured on team performance. So, it’s tempting to try to control everything your team members do. Trying to control everything is a trap that makes you crazy and destroys initiative and morale. Don’t try to control » Read More
Category: Supervision
Boss’s Tip of the Week: Observe
Yogi Berra was right. You can observe a lot just by watching. But don’t stop there. Listen, too. The way a person speaks and acts, what they choose to concentrate on, and how they treat others tells you a lot about them. This is only one of 347 tips in my ebook, Become a Better Boss One Tip at a » Read More
Boss’s Tip of the Week: Keep moving forward
Take every opportunity to move forward, even if it’s only a little. That means every conversation and encounter. Ask yourself: “What can I do right here, right now, to make things better?” This is only one of 347 tips in my ebook, Become a Better Boss One Tip at a » Read More
Boss’s Tip of the Week: Help team members grow and develop
You know that part of your job is helping your team members succeed. That’s not just for today. Help them succeed tomorrow, too. Talk to your team members about their goals and hopes. Help your team members create a personal development plan. This is only one of 347 tips in my ebook, Become a Better Boss One Tip at a » Read More
5 Praise Pitfalls
Praise is a leadership power tool. Use it to get more of things you want. But beware, there are some pitfalls. Praising too little This is a problem for many bosses. Every time you fail to deliver legitimate praise you lose an opportunity to make things better. You don’t have to wait to perfection to praise. You can » Read More