PinnedMember-onlyHow Great Leaders Talk to Their TeamsCommunication is vital for the right expectations, values, and ultimately smooth teamwork. — Do you talk to other people? Yes? Great. Do you talk to them enough? Team communication experiences hiccups as people do not talk to each other enough. Information circulation fails as one does not say something to another. You can forget. But that makes you a lousy manager. Make sure…Leadership4 min read
PinnedMember-only8 Things That Make You a Better ManagerSet yourself apart from average and bad managers. Be the manager people do not want to leave. — Everybody wants a stellar team and a supportive manager. Yet, how many of us have that luxury? Successful managers are a rare species. When you have one, you are likely to be loyal to him no matter what. Pay them with gold. They make your teams successful. You can be…Work5 min read
Published in The Startup·PinnedMember-only5 Clever Ways To Improve Your Time ManagementGet rid of stress. Take control of your time. — When was the last time you were stressed, busy, or in a rush? Yesterday? On Monday? Time is a venture. “I don't have time.” is a mantra of everyday routine. But you can have time. You can manage your days better. Many people call themselves rich if they have time…Entrepreneurship5 min read
Published in Management Matters·PinnedMember-onlyIf Managers Have These Qualities, Hire Them ImmediatelyFocus on attitude and not on a CV. — What makes a good manager? Is it age, education, or work experience? It is all but especially his/her attitude and qualities that can’t be found on a piece of paper. I have been in a corporate environment for the past twelve years, and one thing I found out is that…Management5 min read
Published in Management Matters·PinnedMember-only4 Management Anti-heroes. Are You One Of Them?Management types that make you run away. — Who has been your least favorite boss? What was he or she like? Looking back, you may have met many types of people. Let me introduce you to management anti-heroes. Managers who make your life difficult. Who ruins your confidence. Who are moody, and don’t care about you. They are…Management4 min read
5 days agoMember-only7 Challenges Managers Have to FaceManagement is a difficult job with many problems on the way. — Management is like a garden full of roses. It is pretty when you walk in. But when you take care of roses, you sometimes get hurt by their thorns. Plus, there are things out of your control like the weather. Do you have a team? Then you can feel useless…Leadership5 min read
Published in Top Hat·6 days agoMember-onlySocial Media Growth Is Not LinearGrowing your Followers is like climbing upstairs. — Is there a proven formula for social media growth? There is. It is called consistency. Nothing more and nothing less. Yet, many of you still hunt flying castles and imagine a quick ‘viral’ success. Let me spoil you with one fun fact. Social media growth is not linear. Even if…Social Media5 min read
Sep 27Member-onlyWhy Leaders Should Mind Their LanguageYour language says more about you and your team than you think. Be more inclusive and less negative. — Working together is communication. Teamwork is communication. Every interaction is communication. You always leave some space for miscommunication, bias, and misunderstanding. I sometimes wonder how we can even understand each other. Language plays a huge role in our everyday routine. It defines us and others. …Leadership5 min read
Published in Top Hat·Sep 22Member-onlyGreat Leaders Are Not Born, They Are Made30% born and 70% made. — Are leaders born or made? That’s a question. What do you think? Of course, made! But to be fair, it is a combination of both. Some people are naturally charismatic, talk well, and you can trust them immediately. Others need to work on it a bit. The main problem is…Leadership5 min read
Published in Management Matters·Sep 21Member-onlyWhat Is Agile Leadership and Why Is It Great?Empowerment and open communication are the future. — What comes to your mind first when I say ‘agile’? Probably IT projects, Scrum, and agile project management. But did you know there is also agile leadership? You might be rolling your eyes now. You have heard about emotional leadership, servant leadership, democratic leadership, strategic leadership, and many more. …Leadership5 min read
