How to Deal with a Bad Boss
If you have come here looking for a shoulder to cry on because you work for a bad manager… I have a better idea. You can actually lead your boss in subtle and indirect ways. As a result, you will get the work done and the bad boss will rely on you on your own terms. If you are on a work machine now, get the info and delete your web browser history so you won’t get in trouble. The bottom line is that you are not alone, and you don’t have to quit. Gallup poll says that about 50% of employees leave their jobs to get away from a difficult manager, not you, my friend. Okay, now let’s talk solutions:
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Ask Ron: Communication styles
"What is it about a leader's communication style that enhances their effectiveness?" Insight – I have noticed that an admired leader communicates differently. It is not the tone or rate that makes a good leader’s communication stand out, but...
read moreIn the Trump Era, is Quality Leadership Dead?
A colleague looked unhappy, so I asked, “What’s wrong?” Leslie responded, “I am dismayed by what is happening in the political arena. Bickering. Fear. Espousing ideology instead of acting. And the real news seems mostly about the...
read moreThe Exact Formula for Organizational Changes
A leader is a creative person: he or she sees things that don’t exist now and brings them to life. They are willing to go where no one has gone before. A great leader will set their sights on a goal with a clear understanding that making the attempt is a necessary...
read moreHow to Recognize an Ineffective Leader
It is overly simplistic to say that a poor leader is the opposite of a great leader. Here are 18 signs that a leader is inadequate. A poor leader: Leads others in the wrong direction Makes the right decision for the wrong reason Is egocentric Does not care Is selfish...
read moreLeave it to Beavis
How people present themselves outside of work is a direct correlation to how they present themselves as "leaders" at work. A controller/CFO I shall refer to as “Beavis” showed up early as I was preparing the seminar room. Beavis immediately began questioning my...
read moreHearing Rumors
Issue: My employees prefer to spend time spreading rumors rather than working. You cannot get rid of the drama that people enjoy sharing in your workplace. However, you can control how and where they spend their time based on establishing metrics and expectations....
read moreSuccess in Spite of Ignorance
“Why do some companies succeed when they fail to employ the best practices of successful companies?” When the sun is out and the wind is calm, every boat stays afloat. When the storms come only the good boats stay afloat. A company can be successful without employing...
read moreFrom Budget to Potential
Does your company’s budget do the following? - Allow you to see risks as mere molehills. - Enforce decision-makers to use resources only to further their strategic goals. - Change as your clients or market does. If you answered all 3 with...
read moreMust-Have Tools for Employee Engagement
Communicate, Then Ask For a Response One of the best CEOs I know sends out a company-wide email every Monday about an issue, concern, or opportunity. It is a short message that expresses his concern regarding the topic. He invites employees to respond via email with...
read moreGet Out of Your Bubble
One of my suggested methods for engaging employees and uncovering feedback sounds simple, but is not a common practice. Leaders and managers must make an effort to spend time with all employees at all levels of the company. Universally, senior leaders exist in a...
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