Lolly Daskal

MAY 16, 2023

Great leaders with effective communication are able to clearly convey their ideas, expectations, and goals. Effective communication is crucial for effective leadership, and a leader who can’t communicate clearly cannot lead effectively. They know how to get to the point without beating around the bush or confusing their audience.

Manager 145

Manager Leadership Development 145

Scott Elbin

JUNE 14, 2022

Years ago, when I was a rising leader in corporate-land, I worked for a company president who regularly asked a thought-provoking question, “Are we engaging in an adult-to-adult conversation or a parent-child conversation?”. It’s the approach you could sum up with the name of a way before my time TV sitcom, Father Knows Best.

Manager 140

Manager 140

Peter Winick

JANUARY 5, 2023

Dan discussed navigating being a public thought leader while working for an organization. This can often be a tricky position to be in and Dan explains how he managed to grow his brand as a thought leader while keeping the best interest of his organization in mind. In addition, we can help you implement marketing, research, and sales.

Education 130

Education KPI Culture Change Marketing 130

Vantage Circle

APRIL 28, 2024

According to a survey conducted by Achievers, 83% of HR leaders said that recognition programs had a positive impact on employee engagement. How many of you have felt the “high” after getting a “Job well done” That's the essence of employee recognition – feeling valued for your hard work.

Scaling 104

Scaling Employee Engagement Retention Manager 104

Lolly Daskal

AUGUST 9, 2022

Even in the best of times, the shifts and changes of that evolution often take a toll on people. The best leaders understand the nature of change exhaustion and act to reduce it, especially in times of great change and stress. But understanding how those changes affect your team is the first step in leading them through.

Energy 145

Energy Manager Change Management Leadership Development 145

Lolly Daskal

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Every leader, whether their title is boss, manager, supervisor, or coach, has a lot going on. And even the most skilled leaders sometimes find they’ve gone off the rails—sometimes in small ways, sometimes disastrously. It’s important to have a plan for what to do when things start to fall apart. Focus on what works.

Accounts 145

Accounts Manager Leadership Development 145

Lolly Daskal

AUGUST 30, 2022

We all know that words matter—and the words of leaders have particular weight. Even if it’s not your intention, when you use this phrase and others like it you’re being dismissive of the person communicating. Instead, ask “Can you try rephrasing that? I want to be sure I understand what you’re saying.”.

Inclusion 145

Inclusion Leadership Development Manager 145

Lolly Daskal

JULY 26, 2022

Every great leader knows the benefits of investing in their employees, but too many don’t know how to carry out one of the strongest forms of employee investments: acknowledgement. Here are some of the most important things you can do to acknowledge your employees: Give feedback that is actually a gift.

Employee Engagement 144

Employee Engagement Retention Benefits Implementation 144

Lolly Daskal

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The best leaders understand that their strategies may not always work and are willing to make adjustments to empower and engage their employees. This can lead to employees becoming more forgetful and doing less, rather than feeling empowered to step forth and take responsibility.

Employee Engagement 104

Employee Engagement Leadership Development Manager 104

Lolly Daskal

JULY 5, 2022

And while they frequently do harm, in some situations they can actually be useful. What matters, in life and in leadership, is what we do about them. But whatever form they take, it’s possible to master defensive responses and damaging habits—to harness them in a way that helps you rather than holding you back.

Accounts 144

Accounts Recruitment Leadership Development Manager 144

Lolly Daskal

DECEMBER 27, 2022

The world of work is changing rapidly, and leaders need to be aware of the latest trends in order to stay competitive and effective. This is especially true in today’s fast-paced, constantly-changing business environment, where new developments and innovations can quickly disrupt traditional ways of doing things.

Software 143

Software Project Management Manager Benefits 143

Lolly Daskal

MAY 31, 2022

If your skills are more focused in other areas of leadership, here are some tips that can help you increase your influence in every direction—up, down and across. People who are tuned in to the big picture of their organization—who know how it operates and how to make things happen—carry great influence. Understand your organization.

Inclusion 145

Inclusion Operations Leadership Development Manager 145

Lolly Daskal

MAY 24, 2023

As an executive leadership coach, my clients often ask me what skills are necessary for effective leadership today and in the future. These traits are crucial for current and future leaders to possess. By developing these skills, leaders can build the confidence and assertiveness.

Diversity 117

Diversity Benefits Manager Leadership Development 117

Lolly Daskal

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Sometimes, the stories are more profound than any coaching or guiding I could do. After several miles, the older monk notices that the younger monk is troubled and asks him what’s wrong. There are many situations in which leaders must be decisive in order to effectively guide and lead their followers.

Leadership Development 142

Leadership Development Manager 142

Lolly Daskal

MARCH 1, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our rapidly evolving technological landscape, and leaders in small and midsize businesses are at a crossroads when it comes to embracing this transformative force. The latest research revealed that 33% of these leaders have yet to formally integrate or test AI in their organizations.

Operations 95

Operations Manager Employee Engagement Leadership Development 95

Lolly Daskal

MAY 17, 2023

When it comes to managing change in the workplace, it’s important for leaders to effectively communicate with their team and manage their progress towards a common goal. However, change can be difficult for employees to navigate and it’s important for leaders to provide support and understanding throughout the process.

Benefits 122

Benefits Manager Employee Engagement Change Management 122

Michael McKinney

MARCH 31, 2023

Here are a selection of tweets from March 2023 that you will want to check out: Chronos or Kairos—Is it Your Moment for a Career Change? by @artpetty Leaders Love Puzzles (for Better and for Worse) by @edbatista No Time for Career Development? by @Julie_WG Self-Esteem: Why It's Career Rocket Fuel!

Diversity 86

Diversity Operations Manager 86

Lolly Daskal

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Anyone who’s tried to break a bad habit knows how hard it is. Maybe you check your messages constantly. Or you might be known for being 10 minutes late to every meeting. Maybe you work through every weekend, hold negative thoughts, or mix too much personal business into the workday. Decide what habit you want to break.

Accounts 145

Accounts Leadership Development Manager 145

Lolly Daskal

MARCH 22, 2022

If they’re being honest, most leaders don’t think they need personal development. They believe that what got them where they are will keep them there, and that the only things that really matter are how well they perform and how much profit they bring in. Smart leaders pride themselves on being students of their own leadership.

Benefits 145

Benefits Leadership Development Manager 145

Lolly Daskal

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Learning is a fundamental human ability that allows us to keep pace with the changing world. However, for leaders who are at the forefront of change, growth, and evolution, embracing learning is not just an option, but a necessity. This is essential for leaders to effectively navigate change and predict the future.

Operations 100

Operations Leadership Development Manager 100

Lolly Daskal

JUNE 14, 2022

It’s important to reflect on the ways you experience emotion and how it affects your behavior. When you take charge of your emotions, they can’t take charge of you. In my work as an leadership executive coach, I guide my clients to master their emotions with six simple steps: Understand how emotion affects you physically.

Leadership Development 144

Leadership Development Manager 144

Lolly Daskal

JANUARY 1, 2024

Be a visionary: The most effective leaders have a clear vision of what they want to achieve and are able to inspire others to work towards that vision. Be a strategic thinker: Business needs good strategic thinkers and the most effective leaders are able to think strategically and plan for the long-term.

Manager 91

Manager Employee Engagement Leadership Development 91

Lolly Daskal

OCTOBER 25, 2022

But as a leader, you set the tone, and it’s important to create positivity. When you reshape your mindset to positivity, you find opportunity in challenges and benefits in drawbacks. A positive attitude may not make you less stressed, but it can give you the skills you need to cope with stress in a healthier way.

Benefits 145

Benefits Marketing Leadership Development Manager 145

Lolly Daskal

JANUARY 16, 2024

In today’s diverse and rapidly changing business environment, creating a safe space for all employees to speak up is crucial for fostering a healthy work culture. As a leader, it’s your responsibility to ensure that everyone feels comfortable sharing their thoughts and ideas. Show empathy by acknowledging their feelings.

Inclusion 117

Inclusion Diversity Accounts Employee Engagement 117

Lolly Daskal

JULY 19, 2022

An important part of my work as an executive leadership coach involves coaching my clients in the areas where they need to be focusing their attention. For me, talent development is like taking in nourishment—it’s not a matter of whether or not you should do it but of when and how to do it best. It improves productivity.

Talent Development 145

Talent Development Employee Engagement Recruitment Benefits 145

Get Lighthouse

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

I know, because I was lucky to have a few amazing people guide me early in my career. Yet, just because you get introduced to or paired with a mentor doesn’t mean you’ll have the same kind of experience. Yet, just because you get introduced to or paired with a mentor doesn’t mean you’ll have the same kind of experience.

Manager 69

Manager Performance Review 69

Lolly Daskal

JANUARY 12, 2023

As AI evolves, it will transform leaders’ work and skills. Experts predict that AI will create new leadership roles and moreover, require leaders to adapt to new technologies. In conclusion, striving for gender balance gender balance is not only the right thing to do, but it can also provide many benefits to organizations.

Diversity 144

Diversity Talent Development Marketing Employee Engagement 144

Lolly Daskal

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

But knowledgeable team members who feel empowered to speak freely are one of the best sources of feedback you can find. Make sure people know that “We want to know what you think” isn’t just lip service. Let them know that you really do want to know, and that they have a role in creating positive change.

Performance Review 145

Performance Review Manager Leadership Development 145

Lolly Daskal

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the global business landscape, it brings along not only revolutionary changes but also a new set of challenges and opportunities for leaders. To thrive in this AI-driven world, today’s leaders must become fluent in both the language of humans and the language of machines.

Strategic Planning 81

Strategic Planning Marketing Leadership Development Manager 81

Get Lighthouse

AUGUST 4, 2023

How are my managers really doing? What's really happening in my organization? What do my people really think? Whether you're a veteran leader or brand new to having a real hierarchy below you, these kinds of questions are likely to be on your mind often. What is the purpose of skip level meetings?

Manager 131

Manager Retention Engineering Revenue 131

Walk Me

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Throughout this guide, you will explore elements that will make up your digital transformation checklist to ensure your success in this transition. What is a digital transformation checklist? This vision will be your North Star, keeping you on course through the transformation and aiming your efforts at the desired results.

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Digital Transformation Operations Change Management Strategic Planning 52

Get Lighthouse

AUGUST 11, 2022

Devastated and unsure of what to do with this news, Joe could do nothing but accept it. This can happen to you, too. Do you have career development plans for your people? Do you have career development plans for your people? So what's a manager to do? Yet, she was giving notice.

Manager 134

Manager Engineering Energy Marketing 134

AIHR

APRIL 15, 2024

Effective Human Resource Management (HRM) is essential for businesses of all sizes and starts with knowing the basics. In this article, we dive into the seven Human Resource Management basics you must know to understand the varied roles of HR within an organization. Contents What is Human Resource Management?

Human Resources 96

Human Resources Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) Manager Performance Management 96

Get Lighthouse

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Do you ever feel like you can't be honest at work? Like you have to put on a smile and pretend everything is fine, even when it's not? Or, do you find only positive comments are welcome, even at the expense of important news and issues? As a leader, you set the culture.

Energy 137

Energy Inclusion Manager Metrics 137

Get Lighthouse

JULY 22, 2022

What you talk about, and the one on one meeting questions you ask, make all the difference in the performance of your team. Making the most of one on one meetings is one of the biggest differences between good, effective leaders, and bad, frustrating managers. So then: what should you talk about?

Manager 136

Manager Accounts Engineering Performance Management 136

Lolly Daskal

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

As a leader of any corporation, it is crucial to be able to effectively manage and regulate the emotions of your employees, particularly in situations where negative emotions are prevalent. However, with the right approach, leaders can effectively navigate these emotions and create a positive and productive work environment.

Manager 101

Manager Implementation Benefits Employee Engagement 101

Lolly Daskal

MAY 10, 2022

Generally they’re coping tools, triggered by uncertainty and the need to feel that we’re in control during challenging times. Part of my job as an executive leadership coach is to help leaders identify and overcome the habits that are holding them back. We’re all subject to moments of self-defeating behavior. Leading with projection.

Leadership Development 145

Leadership Development Manager 145