How to Build Great Employee Resource Groups
Employee Resources Groups (ERGs): Are they the golden ring towards which agencies should reach? Or are they over-hyped and underutilized?
Leadership
Ooops, My Bad: How To Take Feedback As A Manager
Here’s a secret your boss doesn’t want you to know: we don’t always get it right. Shocking, right? But seriously, how we handle those opportunities as leaders is where we can set ourselves apart. Here’s a couple ‘No-No’s’ that I’ve committed since in my recent position change that I hope you can learn from.
A Quick Presidential Transition Timeline
It’s extremely important for leaders within each team or agency to communicate regularly with employees throughout the transition, to allay concerns and keep things running smoothly. To help get you started, here are the dates you’ll want to keep in mind as the transition nears.
7 Leadership Communication Tips That Build Employee Engagement
It takes a great leader to keep a team moving in the right direction, motivated to do better and work as a cohesive unit. But, it’s not just about the leader alone. How leadership is demonstrated and communicated greatly impacts the level of engagement employees will show. Regardless of the level of skills a personRead… Read more »
Keeping Your Agency on Track in Times of Change
Check out these tips to navigate and succeed in the upcoming presidential transition.
What Do Millennials Want In A Boss? Conversation and Coaching Top the List
When it comes to bosses, millennials aren’t looking for a top-down manager. According to a recent study by Gallup, they are looking for coaches — somebody who will help develop their skills.
Do Not Maintain Course and Speed – Innovate!
Many organizations just don’t know how to transform innovation into a repeatable practice. If done correctly, innovation can become a measured, systemic process – and this framework can help you get there.
What Should You Do If You Hate Your Boss?
Consider this scenario: You dread going into work not because of your daily tasks, but because you can’t stand your manager. Many of us have been there at one point in time.
Leaders Don’t Blame Other People
I know you have heard these words spoken before: “It’s not my fault!” And when I hear these words from someone in a leadership position, that “leader” quickly loses credibility with me. That is because leaders don’t blame other people when something goes wrong.
How to Give Effective Performance Feedback
You can turn a soul-crushing performance appraisal into an opportunity to engage your staff. Make it an interactive conversation that energizes both you and your employee. My team and I have used the following format for performance feedback for over a decade. We use it for both glowing appraisals and tough reviews