Criticism at work starts early, at entry level when you’re focused on the boss’s scathing comments. You console yourself, anticipating your turn to dish out the criticism when you become the manager. But leaders get…
You’re a top producing salesman who’s consistently hitting sales targets, contributing marketing ideas, and are well-liked by colleagues. You have a bright future, and you are very optimistic about your opportunities within your company. Your…
I’m an enthusiastic but lousy gardener. Thankfully, Rick and I don’t depend on my crops for survival. If we did, we’d be very hungry! But even though I’ve made plenty of mistakes while digging in…
At every waking moment, multiple concerns run through a leader’s mind. The larger the team, the more numerous those concerns — which then, turn into worries. Defined as a state of uncertainty over actual or…
Want to create a happy and more productive workplace? Leaders who send clear messages to their team create a happy and more productive workplace. Psychologists measure a person’s ability to deal with situations like conflict…
A pessimist can bring down a whole team without trying. But that doesn’t mean you should ignore the pessimists in your team completely. In some cases, these people can add a touch of realism into…