by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jan 4, 2019 | Hiring and Retention, Leadership, Management Skills, Team Building, Workplace Culture
You won’t be the leader of your business forever—and part of your job is making sure there’s someone ready to take over for you when you exit. In other words, part of your job description is identifying the people on your team who have leadership potential, and...
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,...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jun 6, 2018 | Leadership, Management Skills
What do we mean when we talk about managing up? Most simply, managing up is about intentionally, proactively trying to understand how your boss or manager thinks—what your boss’ strengths and weaknesses are, and how you can use that knowledge to improve your own work...
