Managing Up and Managing Down: Essential Tactics for Leaders
"Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients." - Richard Branson,
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Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #66: Going too far for your team, handling the end of non-competes, and more…
Did you see the news this week? No, not that trial, not the bill, not the sportsball draft, not the war...okay, actually there's too much
41 Strategic Questions You Should Ask Your Team
“Do you know what our company’s strategy is?” <Blank stares> If you’ve ever gotten this response from your team, you know how damaging it can
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #65: The Power of Idea Labs, A new study on 2024 Workspaces, and more...
What helps you find your zen? How do you get "in the zone"? For me, it's sitting on my balcony on a warm, sunny day
How Leadership Training Benefits You & Your Organization
“People leave managers, not companies.” You’ve probably heard that phrase over the years, and if you’ve managed for long, you’ve probably felt it. Whether you’ve
Managing Up and Managing Down: Essential Tactics for Leaders
"Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients." - Richard Branson,
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #66: Going too far for your team, handling the end of non-competes, and more…
Did you see the news this week? No, not that trial, not the bill, not the sportsball draft, not the war...okay, actually there's too much
41 Strategic Questions You Should Ask Your Team
“Do you know what our company’s strategy is?” <Blank stares> If you’ve ever gotten this response from your team, you know how damaging it can
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #65: The Power of Idea Labs, A new study on 2024 Workspaces, and more...
What helps you find your zen? How do you get "in the zone"? For me, it's sitting on my balcony on a warm, sunny day
How Leadership Training Benefits You & Your Organization
“People leave managers, not companies.” You’ve probably heard that phrase over the years, and if you’ve managed for long, you’ve probably felt it. Whether you’ve
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #64: 98% vs. 100%, the power of FlashTags, How to Rebuild Trust, and more
Ever make a mistake you really wish you could take back? Ever been really tempted to make a compromise that deep down you know you shouldn't? In
How to Grow as a Leader in 7 Actionable Ways
Ever feel stuck in growing as a leader? Seem like you’re in a rut doing the same things every week? As a leader it’s easy
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #63: Removing friction on your team, a 🤔 Book of the Month, Leadership Secrets, and more
In today’s edition, we cover a favorite book of mine that will really get you thinking about what matters most to you, we answer a
Time Management for Leaders: 4 Key Tips and Strategies
“What's your favorite productivity hack?” A friend asked me this the other day and it got me thinking. I've read dozens of books on leadership,
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #62: When you don't need 1 on 1s and new Gallup data + analysis
Have you ever had a job that wasn't working out? Ever find yourself receiving a PIP? It's more common than you may think. We all
The 6 Secrets to Surviving being put on a PIP in the Workplace
"Hey - We need to talk about something important…. Your performance lately hasn't been up to par and things haven't been getting better." Then you
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #61: Scrubbing Toilets and Unpleasant Tasks, a favorite lesson from HOM and more
What was your first job? What was the worst job you ever had? If you're like many people, your first job was something in the
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #60: A lesson from Rear Admiral Hopper, Generational Engagement Differences and a Special Opportunity
The day after Daylight savings time springs forward is always a rough one. I think we all miss that hour of sleep and the circadian
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #59: New Book of the Month, Courage over Comfort, and Being a Good Listener
Ever read a book so good that it ruins all other similar books? That's this month's Book of the Month. It's so good, it makes
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #58: a Herb Kelleher favorite, how to be above average, Mastering 1 on 1s
What have you been reading lately? I recently finished reading a book written by a friend of mine and I have to say, it's a fun added
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #57: Signs You're a Great Manager, Ask Lighthouse returns, and more
Thanks to everyone who followed up on old emails that I missed your replies to because they went to our spam. I've done my best
39 Powerful Questions Mentors Should Ask Their Mentees
“Joe made a *huge* difference in my career. I advanced much faster than I would have on my own.” “Tina’s guidance helped me navigate a
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #56: MBWA in today's workplace, making hybrid work, and a favorite lesson
In today’s edition, we cover the death of the inventor of MBWA, more data on hybrid work, one of my favorite lessons from the Book
7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Summary for Managers
“The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey is one of the most influential self-help and leadership books ever written. Since its publication
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #55: Sugar Water & Purpose, the Workforce Index Report, and more...
Can you believe Q1 is half over? It feels like 2024 is flying by, so let's jump right into this week's edition. In today’s edition,
How to Resolve Conflicts in the Workplace as a Manager
“I can’t stand working with Joe. He’s impossible!” “Those expectations are unreasonable. How can you expect me to do that?!” “That’s a dumb idea. Why
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #54: Expectations vs. Reality, and a new Book of the Month and more...
Are you happy at work? A recent Tiktok has gone viral where someone talks about how much they hate their job and how little energy
Your First Mentorship Meeting: A Guide for Mentors & Mentees
“I wonder what they’ll be like?” “I hope they don’t waste my time.” “I hope they can answer my questions.” “What if they don’t like
Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #53: The truth about PIPs, a 10-30% improvement, and more.
How are you feeling about some of your recent predictions? I'm pretty pleased with some recent things we discussed in the Lighthouse Leadership Weekly: In
