Leadership

What to Say When Your Employee Quits

Losing your first couple of employees is hard. I struggled to know what I was supposed to say when they told me they were quitting.

How to Actually Stop Micromanaging

When your team asks you to stop micromanaging, they don’t actually want you to stop caring. 5 things you can do today instead.

Micromanage the Right Things

So why do you micromanage? How can you stop? What is the alternative?

Opening the Door For Others

If you have the power to open the door for someone, do it. Take a chance on great people.

Feedback. The Most Dreaded Word.

Every item now needs feedback. We need feedback on the project, from our clients, about our employees.

Fostering Collaboration to Improve Results

Humans are infinitely better than documentation at helping get to an answer because they understand the context and are dynamic.

A Simple Lesson in Complex Times

I’ve been having career conversations with lots of people in recent days, and Coronavirus is taking center stage.

What You Say Matters

As a leader, people give your words more weight. Consider how the things you say affect your employees.

It Will Go Wrong

As a leader, the best thing you can do is anticipate issues— not just to prevent them, but to manage them when they arrive.

Why You Should Create a Mission Statement

I’ve become an avid fan of mission statements. Let me explain why.