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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
