My latest count on Glassdoor showed over 5,000 comments that described the leadership of a company as THOUGHTLESS. If thought is defined as "an idea produced by thinking;" does that mean a thoughtless leader does not think?
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Micromanagement is “to manage with excessive control or attention to details.” It is one of the most widely condemned managerial sins … and one of the most common employee complaints. It contributes to low morale, high turnover, inefficiency, and lack of continuity.
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Born the daughter of French peasants, she had no authority. However, she was able to gain the trust of King Charles and align the soldiers and generals. She took action time and time again, and to this day, is a symbol of the French national liberation.
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Let’s start with a universal truth: Very few products sell themselves. They all require an active outreach by a sales team… lead by a strong, seasoned sales leader.
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I was reading an article recently on six phrases managers need to stop using in team meetings, and one phrase, in particular, struck a chord with me: “In my opinion…” As a leader, stating an opinion carries grave dangers!
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… a leader can do in the office to make this a great place to work: Get up and walk around to greet a visitor, refuse to send in-office emails and rather seek a conversation, know the how-to details, manage by sitting around, and do your share in shared spaces.
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