Nobody likes to be micromanaged. The irony is that most of the time, the person doing the micromanaging has good intentions—they care deeply about the task and want to make sure it’s done right. They
We all want to be liked and respected, but we can’t always have both. When speaking with leaders who have a strong desire to be liked, I ask them if they would rather be respected
Confidence and humility are admirable traits; however, they both need to be present for a person to be the best version of themselves. A person who is confident and humble exhibits the following mindset and
When you are leading or communicating, you may fear being direct because you will come across as rude. Or perhaps you have been accused of being rude when you are merely being direct with others.
Respect is huge! We all want to be liked, however, being respected is even more important than being liked. How do you know if someone respects you? Here are five signs: Now that you know
Although we are post pandemic, video call platforms including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet are here to stay. No matter how often you participate on video calls, you can always get better. Here are five
Introverts have certain natural traits and strengths that help them to excel as leaders. When they lean into these traits, introverts can thrive in leadership positions. Everyone has introverts on their team, and the introverted
Even the most experienced leaders can fall into traps when it comes to leading meetings. Here are five mistakes leaders need to avoid to lead better meetings: 1. Waiting before everyone is present to start
Many leaders feel frustrated when the same people speak up and contribute in meetings. Usually the extroverts are talking and the introverts sit in silence. However, there is usually a lot of knowledge and thoughts
We all want to follow leaders who are competent and confident. Therefore, are in a role as a leader, it probably seems counterintuitive to show vulnerability, as some consider it as weakness. James Madison University’s
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