by Dr. Rick Goodman | Mar 7, 2019 | Leadership, Management Skills, Workplace Culture
The one constant in life is change. People change, relationships change—even companies change. And as your business goes through seasons of transition, it’s important to show some stabilizing leadership for your team members. The thing about change is, it’s...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jan 31, 2019 | Management Skills, Productivity
When you invite other people to a meeting, they have every right to expect you to run that meeting efficiently. It’s the height of unprofessionalism—to say nothing of rudeness and inefficiency—for you to waste their time. To that end, one of the best things you can do...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jul 23, 2018 | Leadership, Management Skills
There’s no way around it: If you want to enjoy a positive work experience—and get plenty of opportunities to grow and to shine—you’re going to need your boss to trust you. But what happens if you lose that trust? What happens if you make an error that shakes whatever...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jul 16, 2018 | Leadership, Management Skills, Team Building
Mentorship can be beneficial to all parties involved—the mentors, the mentees, and even your company more broadly. That’s because mentorship, when done right, is one of the best ways to improve employee engagement—showing your team members that you’re willing to make...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jul 11, 2018 | Leadership, Management Skills
No matter how many pitches or presentations you’ve delivered, it’s still possible to feel a little jittery before you take the stage. Nobody likes that butterflies-in-the-stomach feeling, but there are practical steps you can take to minimize them, and to really feel...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jun 11, 2018 | Leadership, Management Skills
How well do you know the people who work for you? I don’t mean knowing what TV shows they watch, or remembering the names of all the spouses and partners. I mean really knowing them—understanding how their minds work, what motivates them, what makes them tick. See,...
