by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jul 25, 2018 | Leadership, Management Skills, Productivity
Thanks to modern communication technology, most of us aren’t nearly as office-bound as we used to be. We can get our work done from practically anywhere—the basement, the living room, a favorite coffee shop, a quiet park bench, even an airport terminal. And sometimes,...
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 18, 2018 | Leadership, Management Skills, Team Building
In order to effectively lead your team members, you first have to earn their trust. But when you’re brand new to your leadership position, that puts you in a bind. Trust is something that’s earned over time—not something you can create on day one. What can new leaders...
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,...
