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Before Seeking a Raise, Talk to Colleagues About What They’re Paid
Nearly everyone in corporate America contemplates asking for a raise at some point in their careers. Some people pull back from asking for more money, however, wary of how a supervisor or CEO might ...
Good Leaders Listen, Giving Employees Plenty of Time to Answer Questions
Executives succeed, in part, by being good listeners, hearing their employees' concerns and questions, and responding in kind. The Random Acts of Leadership blog suggests leaders can improve this ...
Passion Makes for Happier Employees and More Successful Companies
In the workplace, a sense of duty is one thing. Passion may be more valuable quality to strive for, however, for employees and the executives who supervise them. A recent posting at the Chief ...
Good Leaders Celebrate Progress, Find Perspective in the Face of Failed Projects
Not every company project is successful. Good leaders remember to celebrate progress made and help their teams gain perspective about the bigger picture, according to a recent posting on the Lets ...
Leaders Succeed by Knowing Their Team Members’ Individual Strengths
Not every team at an organization succeeds in its mission. One strategy that can help: Leaders should be fully informed about team members' individual strengths. A recent posting at the Leadership ...
Encourage Your Team to Tackle the Hard Tasks First
Picture a busy staff with a heavy workload. To get through it, they tackle easy tasks first before jumping onto the hard stuff. In terms of efficiency and productivity, that's the wrong way to go, ...
Limit Referral Hiring, Reduce Workplace Bias
Leaders looking to hire new employees have long used referrals to get the job done. But in an age when corporations are more sensitive and aware of the need to reduce bias in the workplace, limiting ...
Perfection Is Overrated, and Learn How to Delegate for Once
Executives, just like anyone else, can feel overwhelmed. They can reverse this, in part, by challenging their perfectionism and learning how to delegate. A recent article posted at Harvard Business ...