by Joseph Lalonde
Being in the IT world, I know a thing about unplugging (or shutting down) systems and restarting them. It’s one of the first things I ask users: Have you restarted your computer? It’s a line they hate, but the step also frequently works. Author Anne Lamont...
by Joseph Lalonde
Leading a group of people requires you to give and take feedback. Sometimes, the art of giving feedback to your team can be extremely difficult. Situations arise where you just don’t know what to say. That’s one of the reasons there are so many different...
by Joseph Lalonde
As a team member, feeling appreciated beyond the paycheck is important. You put a lot of effort into fulfilling your job requirements, finding things to do, and making the organization money. The daily grind can be mind-numbing. Add to that working for a leader who...
by Joseph Lalonde
Empathy sounds like one of those touchy-feely words. It’s what those woo-woo leaders do. But it’s not. Leading with empathy is something every leader should do. It not only endears you to your employees but it forms stronger connections between you,...
by Joseph Lalonde
I can’t hammer it home enough how important communication is in leadership and, more importantly, your life overall. While John Maxwell says everything rises and falls on leadership, I have to diverge from this great leadership thinker. Leadership is important,...
by Joseph Lalonde
You have to deal with difficult conversations regularly. There are constantly issues arising from personality conflicts to inefficient work. These situations call for you to have difficult conversations with the employees or other leaders involved. You’ll have...
