A managerial role is one that involves leading others and helping them make progress and grow professionally.  It is not a job that should focus on the work as much as it should focus on the people.  The most important thing a manager can do is to help their team members experience progress, and this […]

Every manager wants the most skilled and talented individuals working for them. But what’s the best way to build a great team?  Unfortunately, hiring exclusively for skill alone can backfire and be counterproductive.  Other factors like communication, personality, and emotional intelligence can prove to be just as important when it comes to the desired outcome.  […]

Millennials currently make up the largest generational group in the workforce so it is important that businesses know how to manage them.  The millennial generation presents a unique set of challenges for managers because they are vastly different than the generations that came before them.  They have been described in every way from lazy and […]

Managers play a very significant role in today’s business world.  Their actions and attitudes can either be great motivators for their employees or they can lead to decreased engagement and higher turnover rates.  The number one reason people leave their jobs is because of their manager.  Research has shown that managers who have a positive […]

The ability to manage people is the foundation of organizational success.  Having said that, why is it that some managers flourish while others flounder?  Many managers share the same professional qualifications but far more often their success depends on how they manage.  A manager’s leadership style must mesh well with their team and work culture.  […]

It is common for people to think of a leader and a boss as one in the same, but the fact is they are nearly opposites.  What, then, makes a leader different than a boss?  Simply put, leaders motivate and empower while bosses focus on themselves and getting a job done. When it comes to […]

As you reflect on your career, it will be pretty evident that some of your managers were fantastic while others may not have been so great.  The truth is there are different types of managers who have varying styles and most people will encounter a few of these throughout their career.  Successful managers understand the […]

A team that works well together is more productive, more successful, and happier in the workplace.  However, team building activities at work can be tricky, especially when they tend to induce more eye rolls than high fives.  Despite the efforts of managers, team building events oftentimes come across as a bit hokie and don’t get […]

Email is one of the most popular forms of communication, and for good reason.  It is quick, easy-to-use, and it’s free! It remains one of most effective and important marketing channels, but despite its popularity research has proven that it’s still not as persuasive as a good old face-to-face conversation.  When businesses are making a […]

We have all seen fabulous managers-the ones who have an infectious love for the company, who truly care about their employees, and who have the ability to make informed decisions with knowledge and empathy.  However, it oftentimes feel like these managers are far and few between.  It can seem next to impossible to find someone […]