It’s time to ditch PIPs and prepare leaders to develop employees and demonstrate accountability through open conversations, development-focused tools, and consistent, courageous dialogue.

Delegation is a nuanced process that requires planning, communication, and trust. When done right, it enhances productivity, strengthens your team, and frees up time for leaders to focus on strategic priorities.

Grief & Delegation: A New Manager’s First Hurdles

DisruptHR South Bend: The Quest to Grow Good Managers

Sarcasm puts three crucial team characteristics at risk.

What new and developing managers need to know about emotional intelligence?

What new and developing managers need to know about emotional intelligence?

What new and developing managers need to know about emotional intelligence?

What new and developing managers need to know about emotional intelligence?

Lead Boldly Career Exploration guides career explorers on the path toward becoming the leaders they want to be. Leaders that others want to follow.  

Productive conflict is a powerful tool for solving problems and maintaining strong relationships. However, few of us know how to use conflict for good. Instead, we allow our emotions to guide our responses.

Building trust in a new team takes time and effort, but it is only way to create a productive and positive team.

Have you discovered the hidden leaders on your team? They are there.

Leaders must understand and embrace that managing and leading others should be a conscious choice, not a happy accident that came with a raise and title upgrade.

With five generations in the workforce—Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z—managing this diverse group presents unique challenges and opportunities.

The ability to receive feedback gracefully is a skill that sets great leaders apart.

So far this year’s reading has touched on generational differences. Check out what I am reading.