Get Lighthouse

JULY 20, 2022

That's why today we're sharing some of the best books for first-time managers from our own favorites, whether for you to read or share with a new manager you want to help. If you read books often, you know how helpful the right book at just the right time can be. However, for it to work, the key is for it to be a *great* book.

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Zenefits

AUGUST 17, 2022

You’ve probably heard that when it comes to relationships, communication is key. Employees need to excel at written communications, vocal tone, and body language as well as verbal communication. Employees need to excel at written communications, vocal tone, and body language as well as verbal communication. Engaged employees.

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Get Lighthouse

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

While many thought the pandemic brought only a temporary shift to remote work, the data tells a different story now: According to a Gallup , only two in 10 companies appear to be fully on-site and only 6% of remote-capable workers even want to be working fully on-site going forward. Are you ready for the permanent, remote-friendly workplace?

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Know Your Team

JUNE 13, 2022

As a new leader, get your bearings with these critical questions to ask when taking over a new team. A new leader recently asked me, “What are the important questions to ask when taking over a new team?” When you’re new, there are bound to be things you don’t know.

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Get Lighthouse

MARCH 1, 2023

We've talked a lot about the styles of managing and the qualities of a good manager on the Lighthouse blog. But what qualities do employees love to see most in their managers? But what qualities do employees love to see most in their managers? You might call them bossy.

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Get Lighthouse

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Do you struggle with what questions to you ask your manager during your one on ones? That’s why it’s crucial to know which questions to ask your manager during your one on ones. Every type of one on one is unique, though, with different topics to discuss and questions you should ask to make the most of them.

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Get Lighthouse

JULY 6, 2023

They are one of their most comprehensive looks at what really motivates and engages employees. As you might suspect, things do change over time, while there are some fundamental truths about work that stay the same. Table of Contents Key Takeaways from the Gallup State of the American Workplace Studies Engagement is still terrible.

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Mark Sandborn

APRIL 30, 2024

Secondly, if done strategically, it can keep an organization ahead of the needs of its employees, customers and competitors. Secondly, if done strategically, it can keep an organization ahead of the needs of its employees, customers and competitors. Innovation is the key to staying ahead of the competition. The first is imposed.

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Get Lighthouse

DECEMBER 15, 2022

If you answer yes to either of those questions, you probably heard of Patty McCord and Netflix. Great teams want to take on great challenges. Do you care about the culture of your organization? Are you actively trying to shape or improve it? Culture from Reed Hastings. Solve problems with discipline, not process.

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Chris LoCutro

DECEMBER 12, 2023

But first, I want to recognize that you also were a sergeant in the Marine Corps. So first, I want to say thank you so much for your service. A military veteran, SEO whiz, and certified “Next-Level Prompt Engineer with AI.” ” Impressive, right? But what does it mean? We love hearing from you! Time’s ticking!

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AIHR

AUGUST 1, 2022

If you’re motivated to help others achieve their career goals, you might enjoy a career in talent acquisition. In a talent acquisition specialist interview, you’ll be asked a series of questions specific to this role, and having a good idea of what these might be along with how to prepare for them will help you make a great impression.

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Get Lighthouse

AUGUST 9, 2022

People want to believe you are sincerely interested in them as persons, not just for what they can do for you." "People want to believe you are sincerely interested in them as persons, not just for what they can do for you." "You 8 John Wooden Quotes on Leadership to Make You a Better Manager. "A

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Get Lighthouse

JANUARY 31, 2024

To get this sent to your inbox every week, along with our latest long form essays on this blog, you can sign up here. Why PIPs are the kiss of death for most employees. Here's why: Their manager already wanted to fire you. I know companies that made that the explicit policy even during layoffs. It’s to find another job.

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Get Lighthouse

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

What makes Bill Walsh's career even more impressive is that he not only built a winning team, but developed an incredible 8 future head coaches, who developed another 35 future NFL head coaches: It's a simple reminder that the highest level of leadership is making more leaders. It probably didn't make you want to do it again.

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Get Lighthouse

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

That’s why In today’s post, we will share a detailed summary and key takeaways from this leadership classic. Begin with the End in Mind : Define clear, long-term goals to ensure that the steps you're taking are in the right direction, starting with where you want to end up. Proactivity is about taking responsibility for your life.

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 16, 2021

Did you know that 85 percent of workers in a company experience conflict at some stage? To be honest, conflict in an organization will exist, but it is avoidable if you know how to handle the situation competently. Resolving disputes between employees will require certain skills to promote healthy workplace relationships.

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AIHR

JUNE 7, 2021

An employer branding strategy can give your organization a powerful competitive edge in recruiting and retaining the best employees. ” Your employer brand is built on multiple factors, including the policies, programs, rewards, and benefits and perks you offer prospective candidates and existing employees.

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Walk Me

APRIL 27, 2023

But then, it is even harder to make employees adapt quickly to the changes. We’ll then describe three key models for workplace cultural transformation. This article will give you everything you need to know to plan your next business transformation. Just think of a digital, structural, or merger transformation.

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Know Your Team

MAY 10, 2020

You want your team to feel connected remotely… but how do you do it without cheesy games and activities? Here are 8 ways to get virtual team building right. Gone are post-lunch catch-ups over coffee or asking about how a coworker’s weekend was when you go to fill up your water bottle. So what do you do? They can help.

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Get Lighthouse

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Deep down, you probably know that both of these are not the right approach; they're two ends of a spectrum. Want to know the company's mission & vision? "I manage one way; it either works for them or they probably won't be working for me very long.". "I In a nutshell, this is the Leadership Paradox. How you give feedback.

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Know Your Team

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Want to get the remote onboarding process right? Be sure to incorporate these 13 questions. You want to better understand the working style of a new employee. You want to better understand the working style of a new employee. How might they prefer to receive feedback.

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AIHR

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Implementing this recruiting strategy can involve: Adopting skill-based hiring and recognizing transferable skills over prior experience and qualifications Creating inclusive job ads Simplifying access to reskilling and upskilling opportunities for all employees. It increases employee engagement. Let’s start!

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Know Your Team

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

” has audibly emerged from your mouth, know that you’re not alone. Someone’s saying you need to have a faster backstroke time, someone else is telling you that you need to improve your butterfly stroke… Except there’s one problem: You don’t even know how to float.

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Get Lighthouse

MAY 1, 2022

Want to know what it takes and how to move up from your individual contributor role? Whether you just started thinking about becoming a manager, or have known you've wanted to be one for a while, we're here to help you. Especially for roles like management, most companies only want to hire people who already have experience.

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 31, 2023

In this blog, we will dive deep into the business core values of 10 well-known companies and understand how they have transformed their values into reality. In this blog, we will dive deep into the business core values of 10 well-known companies and understand how they have transformed their values into reality. Let me guess.

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Chris LoCutro

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Maybe you’ve had your folks ask questions like: “Am I doing a good job”, “Am I doing the right things”, or “What would you want me to do differently”? These are great questions! That’s why we talk so much about KRAs, or Key Result Areas. We also address this question head-on, Why Can’t I Just Use A Job Description?

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Optimum Associates

OCTOBER 25, 2023

It embraces the idea that if we want to “show up” as leaders, colleagues, parents, and in relationships, we need to do a certain amount of self-care. After the case study I will share what I consider the key learnings but as you read it please note any aspects that you relate to.

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Walk Me

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Gartner reports that just 39% of employees feel able to respond to the changing needs of their business and the customers it serves. These questions will be explored in detail, beginning with a definition of a change manager. Change managers become indispensable within this environment. But what does a change manager do?

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Walk Me

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Staff turnover rate or employee churn has always been an issue for businesses. However, businesses can create an environment to keep employees motivated and happy to remain at their employer as they encounter a positive employee experience. We will explore all of these questions, beginning with defining terms. Churn rate.

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Andrew Chen

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

I’ve been asked by friends and folks on the best path into venture capital. My journey took a while too: 10 years in the Bay Area (and blogging, building my network, etc). This deck was just one step, but one that I’m proud of, and want to show y’all. I started my blog originally to write down everything I was learning.

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Vantage Circle

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

A phantom stock, also known as “shadow stock” or “ghost shares”, gives employees the opportunity to share in the wealth and success of the company. Companies do this by providing employees with a stake in the company's stock as well as a retirement plan to ensure they have enough money later on in life. Let's get started!

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Know Your Team

DECEMBER 18, 2019

This is my motto as Operations Manager here at Know Your Team. As perhaps one of the most important lessons on leadership we could all learn from, Watercooler member and Know Your Team customer, Tim Burgess , co-founder of Shield GEO, wrote the following list: My job is safe for reasons outside of my control. I feel accepted at work.

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Walk Me

JULY 18, 2022

Effective change management involves a change management toolkit, the key features of which include everything needed to support staff with managing organizational change. Effective change management involves a change management toolkit, the key features of which include everything needed to support staff with managing organizational change.

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Alison Green

AUGUST 17, 2022

This post, Ask a Manager speed round , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s the second-ever Ask a Manager speed round! Until 4 pm ET today, I’ll be answering questions live. Last year I answered 76 questions in two hours; we’ll see if I can match or beat that this time!

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15Five

AUGUST 11, 2016

Here at 15Five, we strive to bring you leadership advice on a variety of topics like employee engagement , communication, business growth, and company culture. A former entrepreneur himself, he has become a renowned SaaS expert and is the author of the popular blog The Angel VC. Pay attention founders! DM : Why 15Five? The mission?

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Vantage Circle

JUNE 19, 2023

In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving workplace, fostering open and meaningful communication with employees is vital for the success of any organization. Implementing an effective employee listening strategy is crucial to creating a positive and productive work environment. What is Employee Listening Strategy?

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Alison Green

JULY 19, 2022

This post, Mortification Week: the rock star, the Fabio flowchart, and other stories to cringe over , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s Mortification Week at Ask a Manager and all week long we’ll be revisiting ways we’ve mortified ourselves at work. I still want to die thinking about it.

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