THE BLOG

Cultural problems can start anywhere. They can begin on the front line, with employees in the field. They can show up in middle management. Or they can emerge at the very top.

But here’s the key: wherever the problem starts, if it persists, it’s because leadership allows it. If top management ig...

I've asked 20 managers a simple question: "What wastes your time the most?"

The answer was unanimous. But before I reveal it, here's some context - each of them has been:

• a manager for over 2 years,

• leading a team of at least 8 people,

• part of a company of 100+ employees,

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When I first stepped into leadership, I thought that if I were clear enough, supportive enough, and gave my team all the right tools, things would…work. No drama, no confusion, just a well-oiled machine moving toward shared goals.

You can probably guess how that turned out.

The reality? Issues ...

As you enter your first leadership role, one question often emerges: Is there a definitive "best" leadership style? Well...

First, let's describe a leadership style: it is a leader's characteristic approach to providing direction, implementing plans, and motivating people. It encompasses a l...