Author: Robert Bacal
When Praise Is Toxic: One Up, One Down Communication
Can Praise Be Condescending and Toxic? You Bet It’s probably fair to say that all of us appreciate and need praise from others. Or positive feedback, whether emotionally based or task based (see The Uncommon Art of Giving and Receiving…
Why I Don’t ROUTINELY Thank Comment Authors On My Writing – Social Media
No, It’s Not A Lack Of Appreciation I’ve noticed that on social media, people tend to thank those who read their posts or comment on them. Some do that for almost every single comment made, which clutters up the thread…
As a leader how should I handle chronic late comers to meetings?
Handling Employees Often Late To Meetings It may seem trivial but people take their cues about what is and is not appropriate in the workplace by looking at how leaders handle situations and “violations” of either formal or informal rules…
Are you a shy or introverted person in a leadership position?
The Introverted Leader: Is That A Problem? Question: I’m a fairly shy and introverted person who was recently promoted to a management/leadership position, where I’m expected to lead, inspire and motivate others. The trouble is that I’m not comfortable being…
Using Quizzes and Leadership Assessments To Learn About Self As Leader
How Valuable Are Leadership Self-Assessments And Quizzes? Valuable But Keep Perspective The field of leadership has spawned many leadership models, and along with those models have emerged many leadership assessment instruments running the gamut from quick online quizzes, to more…
Your Leadership Development – Your Responsibility
Help From Others Is Great But It Boils Down to You To Improve As A Leader It’s appropriate that we begin this section on self-development of leadership skills and abilities by starting with the issue of responsibility. Who is responsible…
