Bosses are like mythical creatures. The rumors surrounding these coveted jobs are endless. Let's examine 6 common misconceptions.

Instead of solving your employees’ problems, pause and ask them, “What action do you want to take?”

There is a professional and caring way to let go of a difficult employee, and it springs from offering a choice.

Making it personal is about recognizing and communicating the value of others' work.

As a leader, part of your job is giving bad news to your employees. So how do you make these conversations a little less painful?