In light of Pope Francis’s recent health crisis, we want to revisit a story from early in his tenure. His leadership lessons hold just as true today as they did 10 years ago.
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Open Door Policy Nightmares – And 4 Ways To End Them
An open door policy might sound like workplace nirvana, but it can turn into a nightmare. If you’re not careful, you could end up running daily therapy sessions or becoming the de facto office police department.
5 Warning Signs That You Just Might Be A Micromanager
Here are five warning signs you’re a micromanager, plus tips on how to overcome this management issue.
12 Leadership Traits Managers Must Keep in Balance to Become the Best
Most leaders rise to the top because they excel at their work. But the most successful leaders stay at the top – and set the bar for others – because they master certain roles that others struggle with.
“Great leadership is dynamic,” says author Travis Bradberry, who wrote Emotional Intelligence 2.0. “It melds a variety of unique skills into an integrated whole.”
Here are leadership traits and behaviors the top leaders balance to excel:
Old Friend Becomes New Boss: 7 Tips to Handle The Transition
It’s a challenge for most managers: What do you do when people who used to work with you now work for you?
6 Ways Leaders Can Build a Culture of Trust
To gain access to your employees’ great ideas and adequately address challenges when they arise, you must first establish a culture of trust in which every employee feels comfortable to speak up and be themselves.
If I Only Knew Then What I Know Now, Managing Would Be Easier
Hindsight is worth its weight in gold and keeps us from repeating our mistakes.
11 Rules Every Manager Should Break – At Least Once
There are quite a few well-established workplace rules and customs that every manager should try to break – at least once. You and your team will likely benefit from that.
7 Fears Even the Best Leaders Face: Tips to Overcome Them
Hate speaking in front of a group? Aren’t receptive to negative feedback? Worried that you’ll fail? It’s OK. Really. Most leaders feel the same at one time. Here’s help.
Why We Make Dumb Decisions: 6 Very Fixable Reasons
The answer is easy: No one’s perfect. Everyone makes mistakes.
Great leaders try new things and push boundaries. Sure they make mistakes, but that’s how they learn what works and, more importantly, what doesn’t. They don’t dwell on a failure. Instead, they see it as a stepping stone to bigger and better things.
Leaders that stay with the status quo and don’t experiment, quickly become stagnant!
So why do some managers make more than their fair share of bad decisions?
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