We talk a lot about what it takes to be a good leader, but what about the things leaders should be avoiding? The last thing any leader wants is for their team to think poorly of them, to be afraid of them, to complain about them at the water cooler — so how can you…
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Delegation 101: How to Pass on a Project
We’ve all been told that “If you want something done right, you’ve got to do it yourself,” and this expression has lead to more professional burnout and stress than almost any other. Whether you’re a small business owner or the leader of a team, it’s essential that you learn to let go of certain tasks…
“Direct” the Euphemism
An onsite company class went down an interesting path a few years ago. The lead me to a realization that there is a very big difference between being respectfully direct in a business discussion and using the word “direct” as a Euphemism. We came to the conclusion that Mr. Carnegie’s principles afford us ways to…