Manager Alignment Gap and the Hidden Cost of Growth
The hidden leadership problem that slows execution, weakens trust, and keeps founders, HR, and advisors carrying more than they should. Manager Alignment Gap is one of the clearest explanations for why smart organizations still struggle with trust, accountability, and execution even when their strategy looks sound on paper. Leaders often assume the problem is motivation, […]
Ensuring The Right People Are Promoted Into Management
Excelling at your job does not mean you will excel in leading people. Yet high performers are consistently promoted into management positions without the skills needed for connecting with employees and guiding them toward optimum performance. What must you be mindful of when ensuring the right people are promoted into management? 5 minute read. We […]
TIGERS 6 Principles Review of Gallop’s State of the American Manager Report
The research-based TIGERS 6 Principles comprehensive collaborative workforce development and leadership development platform took a critical look at Gallop’s recent State of the American Manager Report and found areas of agreement and disruption. An evaluation of key Gallop findings along with actionable solutions you can start taking today is featured. Do talented leaders hide in […]
Truth About the Middle Manager
What comes to mind when you think of the term “middle manager”? Is it a cranky, bespectacled guy barking orders behind a desk? Someone who holds little power but spends a lot of time micromanaging people? Or someone whose career is in the doldrums? I can’t blame you. Even sitcoms and pop culture memes portray […]
The Quarantine-Era Manager
The COVID-19 pandemic has reorganized the traditional workplace at breakneck speed. For many, the shift to remote had been abrupt. Organizations across the world (in every sector) sent millions of employees home with a remote work arrangement in a matter of days. Now we face the dilemmas of the quarantine-era manager. There was neither warning […]
What Are Some Remote Work Tips for Managers?
There is no “after this”, say commentators, analysts, and medical experts. They are referring to the COVID-19 crisis. Comments like this leave people wondering just what is next? Are there some remote work tips for managers who are skilled in supervision that can be adopted during lock-down? When your city’s lock-down is finally lifted, everyone […]
How To Encourage High Employee Engagement
In the upcoming book, Becoming TIGERS – Leading Your Team to Success, our protagonist, Derek, struggles to create high employee engagement. Not only does he fail to improve engagement, he is the cause for several employees to quit. The result is a final warning and a weekend to self reflect on how to turn himself […]
Do you have empathy for leaders?
Empathy for leaders like Derek Alexander, the protagonist in our soon-to-be-released book, is hit or miss. Perhaps you know someone like Derek. Perhaps you worked for someone like Derek in the past – maybe even now. Like Derek, many people who excel in their jobs, and want more autonomy and opportunity for advancement, accept leadership […]
Management Jobs Are On The Rise. Are You Ready?
Management jobs are expected to grow in the next seven years. According to the US Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor statistics, this will produce roughly 807,300 new jobs. But will employees who are good informal leaders now be ready to assume these management jobs in the future? With the rise of new companies and […]
Positive Focus Builds Team Decision Strategy
When making a big decision, you’ve likely employed one of the most-often-used strategies around: the pros and cons list. But your list may not be as reliable as you think. Positive focus often gets the raw end of the deal because of how human brains are structured. According to a recent study from the Stanford […]