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
1 day agoMember-onlyHow to Start With Coaching When You Are a Team LeaderA simple 5-step process for coaching newbies. — Work is changing. As you live in a more volatile and fast environment, the necessity for continuous learning is more critical than ever. Expectations have changed. Employees seek positive work experience and wish to be taken care of. Carrots and sticks are slowly replaced by intrinsic motivation and shift on…Leadership6 min read
Published in Top Hat·2 days agoMember-only10 Signs You’re Having Motivation IssuesKeeping motivation high is a real challenge. — “Highly motivated professional with excellent leadership skills.” “I’m highly motivated and a self-starter.” “Dynamic and self-motivated professional with 3+ years of experience in the field.” Do you describe yourself as motivated? What does it mean exactly? Motivation has become a vague word used in the hiring process. Naturally, no one…Leadership3 min read
3 days agoMember-only5 Reasons Why Leaders Fail to Coach Their TeamsCoaching is desirable but often missing. — When was the last time you coached someone? I managed a team for one year before I got new team members. A newbie came up to me and asked: “So, when will we have our first coaching session?” I didn’t know much about coaching back then. I did train and…Leadership5 min read
Published in The Startup·Aug 5Member-onlyHow Many Followers You Need on LinkedIn to Get Social ProofThe popular idea of growing your business on LinkedIn can be a pretty long shot. — Many people talk about jumping on LinkedIn. Go there. Talk about your niche. Be consistent, and your business will grow. It looks like a simple formula, doesn’t it? So, I did a bit of investigating and asked a group of friends about it. I wanted to know if: the business…Social Media4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Aug 4Member-onlyDon’t Be Afraid To FailDo not give up. The future is bright and forged by failures. — The ball is almost there. You are jumping after it. Doubt yourself. You won’t manage. BUT! You do. You pushed it out of the goal. You saved it! It is way too easy to fail. You shrug and leave. But if you give up one time, you may leave for…Leadership5 min read
