Leadership
Boost your leadership skills with the Feynman technique
Have you ever wanted to become an expert in something but didn’t know the right approach? Or perhaps you’ve got an exam coming up and you need to make sure you’re crystal clear on the content? Being able to understand concepts and communicate them clearly is essential, no matter what you’re doing. As a leader, it’s important to be able to grow and share knowledge with those around you.
How to be an effective leader, according to Google’s classic questionnaire
Their research revealed 9 behaviors that make people want to be on your team. All you have to do is put it into practice.
Building strong professional communities requires these essential skills
How to create an environment that encourages people to join, participate, and learn.
New research reveals employees value well-being over climbing the ladder
Forget “live to work.” Over 60% of workers surveyed are willing to turn down a promotion to protect their mental health.
What to do when an important team member quits or goes on leave
Part of being a manager is recognizing the top performers on your team—and doing everything you can to make sure they stay on your team. But sometimes, that just isn’t possible—and you find yourself saying goodbye to an important team member.
The employee attrition spike is here – how to hang on to your best people
Skip the exit interview and schedule a “stay interview” with your star players instead.
We asked people what makes a good leader, here’s what they said
Good leadership. Countless books, seminars, TED Talks, and articles have attempted to explain what it is and how to emulate it. But what does it really mean for us on a day-to-day basis?
How to manage growing pains during rapid team growth
Your business has grown. What once was a small office of 10 people has expanded to 200, and with that comes a whole lot of adjusting. While growth is great, not everything is sunshine and roses. We call these tough adjustments “growing pains,” and they can throw your business way off its trajectory if you aren’t prepared to face them.
The fine art of managing up
Leadership consultant Mike Krupit on how to navigate complex interactions with care and honesty.
7 ways a hybrid work model could fail (and how to avoid them)
Before we rush headlong into yet another evolution of work, let’s make sure we’re set up to succeed.
How to give honest feedback that builds your work relationships
Advice from two well-loved managers who have mastered the art of constructive criticism.
Why good leaders admit when they’re wrong
HGTV-star Egypt Sherrod on how to build strong teams from the ground up.
What does a culture of innovation really mean?
Grab our (ungated!) no-B.S. guide to building a culture of innovation and find out.
Does transparency at work boost creativity? HubSpot thinks so
Here’s how an open culture helps this $24 billion company get all 4,000+ employees to think like entrepreneurs.
Managers need to address these 4 things to prevent employee burnout
Borrow these hard-won lessons from the healthcare field.