The Big Problem with Saying “If You Don’t Like It, Leave”
Just because a 40-ton excavator may have worked well on The Big Dig, that doesn’t mean you should use it to aerate the putting green. Leadership isn’t generalized.
Category: management
What Happens When Patience, Persistence, and Empathy Come Together
Making good things happen is successful at the intersection of patience, persistence, and empathy.
The Dirty Secrets About Micromanaging
There is a time and place for micromanaging. During significant change, like when a new leader or manager steps in, a direct report is new to a job, or when a big new initiative is being implemented, some level of micromanagement is often necessary. Managers and leaders are responsible for things like level-setting, compliance, efficiency, and just a basic understanding of what everyone does … Read More The Dirty Secrets About Micromanaging
Here’s How Big Organizations Up Their Game
To be blunt, a relationship where one party constantly exerts power over the other party to keep them in place (rather than helping them grow and thrive) is an abusive relationship.
Understanding Power
This is an important aspect of positional power to be aware of. It can be taken away.
