The events of the past couple of years have brought mental health to the forefront of leadership concerns. What once was considered purely “personal business” is now (rightly) seen as something that not only affects individuals, but can have a significant impact on productivity and organizational performance. We also hear leaders issuing the disclaimer, “I’m … [Read more...]
Displaying Empathy While Maintaining Standards
A few weeks back, I was leading a class on How Leaders Create and Manage Remote and Hybrid Teams. Two of the participants got into a heated exchange that was very instructive. It raised a good question: When does empathy towards your team members get in the way of managing performance? One of the participants said how much he liked seeing people when they worked from home … [Read more...]
Two Sides to the Work Flexibility Coin
by Kevin Eikenberry Recently LinkedIn was abuzz about a post from Carly Martinetti, the co-founder of PR firm Notably, as she announced the organization would not be instituting a Return to Office policy. There is plenty to cheer about and agree with in this post. And as a remote leader of a largely remote team who has written, coached, trained, and spoken widely on … [Read more...]
What’s the True Cost of Working from Home?
Does working from home save you money or add to your expenses? The answer might not be as simple as you think. As usual with complicated questions, it may get answered in a court of law. The LA Times recently ran an article on the increasing number of law suits against employers for money employees have spent out of pocket and not reimbursed. So are employees spoiled rotten? … [Read more...]
Five Ways to Manage and Lead Better in a Virtual World
by Angie Morgan You can lead without being a manager. You can manage without being a leader. Leadership is always a choice. Choose to lead. I’ve managed, I’ve led, and I’ve coached managers who’ve aspired to be stronger leaders. I can distill my experience and advice down to five simple things that I think every manager, at any stage of their career, can benefit from … [Read more...]