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Grow Your Leadership Library with These "Friends of Leadology" Book Recommendations
Leadership Skills, New Managers Carrie Skowronski Leadership Skills, New Managers Carrie Skowronski

Grow Your Leadership Library with These "Friends of Leadology" Book Recommendations

As part of our ongoing efforts to provide valuable resources for leaders of all kinds, we've compiled a list of book recommendations from the "Friends of Leadology" network. These books cover a range of topics related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and personal growth - all of which are essential components of effective leadership development.

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3 Ways Managers Can ShoW Gratitude to Their Teams on Employee Appreciation Day
Leadership Skills, New Managers Carrie Skowronski Leadership Skills, New Managers Carrie Skowronski

3 Ways Managers Can ShoW Gratitude to Their Teams on Employee Appreciation Day

With Employee Appreciation Day on March 1 this year, it's time for managers to think about how to recognize their team's hard work and dedication. But how can managers make the most out of Employee Appreciation Day and ensure their team feels valued and recognized? In this article, we'll explore three impactful ways managers can show appreciation and recognition to their teams, fostering a culture of recognition and engagement in the workplace

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3 Pitfalls You Should Avoid in the Workplace: Manager Edition
Team Management Carrie Skowronski Team Management Carrie Skowronski

3 Pitfalls You Should Avoid in the Workplace: Manager Edition

Before we dive into the 3 pitfalls you or your managers might be making and should avoid in the workplace, let’s discuss how to recognize whether managers are falling into these habits and why that’s a problem. 

We’re hearing managers express that they are shying away from tough conversations, canceling meetings to give back time to their teams, and taking on more in an effort to help manage their employees' workload. These are only a few of the many examples that our managers are currently dealing with on a daily basis.

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How to Build a Team of Self-Reliant Superstars
Team Management Carrie Skowronski Team Management Carrie Skowronski

How to Build a Team of Self-Reliant Superstars

You’ve probably already seen these kinds of employees in action within your own organization–– they’re efficient, proactive, and easy to work with. They’re no stranger to taking initiative and owning their part, especially due to their solution-focused mindset.

It’s important to remember that while many employees can bring these qualities to their role from the very start, they can also be encouraged and fostered among teams with the help of workplace leadership.

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How HIVE Learning is Reshaping How We Train Today’s Leaders
Leadership Skills Carrie Skowronski Leadership Skills Carrie Skowronski

How HIVE Learning is Reshaping How We Train Today’s Leaders

For quite some time now, leaders within professional development communities have searched for the most efficient ways to train employees. Of course, while there is no single solution to this universal question– especially when trying to address it in remote work settings– this community has undergone new shifts and explored innovative trends over the course of the pandemic in order to find what works best for individuals and teams. An approach that we’re particularly enthusiastic to share with you is the power of HIVE learning.

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Why Asking For Help Makes You a Better Manager
Leadership Skills Carrie Skowronski Leadership Skills Carrie Skowronski

Why Asking For Help Makes You a Better Manager

If you’ve ever felt pressure to know and do everything in the office, this is for you! Better yet, let’s rephrase this and ask instead, when have you felt empowered to ask for help?

In our time working with leaders from a variety of backgrounds, we’ve found that so many suffer silently through heavy workloads, people management, and other leadership challenges out of a desire to be self-sufficient.

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Why You Don’t Need to be a Natural-Born Leader to Succeed as One
Leadership Skills Carrie Skowronski Leadership Skills Carrie Skowronski

Why You Don’t Need to be a Natural-Born Leader to Succeed as One

Did you know that only 10% of people intrinsically have what it takes to be a manager? This Gallup statistic speaks volumes on how important it is for consistent reflection, and the dedicated investment in professional development necessary for most on a managerial track. In fact, the simplest and most impactful start to becoming the best manager you can be is cultivating a …

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What Does it Take to Be a Happy Leader?
Leadership Skills Carrie Skowronski Leadership Skills Carrie Skowronski

What Does it Take to Be a Happy Leader?

Becoming a happy leader should be at the forefront of every manager’s methodology. As Andrew Carnegie once famously stated, “There is little success where there is little laughter.”

Great leaders are often known as those who can facilitate effective movement inside of an organization. But what about being a leader who is both effective and spreads happiness like confetti? Now that’s the tricky part.

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What to Do if You’ve Been Recently Promoted to Manager
New Managers Carrie Skowronski New Managers Carrie Skowronski

What to Do if You’ve Been Recently Promoted to Manager

Have you recently been promoted to manager? At Leadology, we promise to always tell it like it is… and we’re not going to lie, transitioning from buddy to boss is not easy. There are many factors that contribute to the lack of ease surrounding any promotion, including the reality that suddenly the way you’re viewed by your closest work friends changes when you step into your new role. The good news? Being viewed differently doesn’t have to be a bad thing.

Today we’re sharing our top tips for a smooth transition from buddy to boss.

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Best Professional Development Trend for 2023
Leadership Skills Carrie Skowronski Leadership Skills Carrie Skowronski

Best Professional Development Trend for 2023

This might sound overly simplified, but… people like to grow. If your employees are complaining about training and development as an extra commitment… there’s probably a reason for it and it’s one you ought to pay attention to.

In our humble opinion, the absolute best trend for professional development this year needs to include fun!

Adult learning theory shows that the best training is self-directed, rewarding, and fun! That means if something feels forced or not relevant to the day-to-day situations your employees are facing, then they will do their best to avoid it at all costs.

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How to Manage in a Multi-Generational Workplace
Team Management Carrie Skowronski Team Management Carrie Skowronski

How to Manage in a Multi-Generational Workplace

Recently I got an Instagram DM with the following question…

“I’m in my 30s. A bunch of my direct reports are in their 50s. Advice on how I can get taken seriously?”

While it may seem daunting to manage someone older than you, it’s your job to help bring out the distinct skill sets each person can bring to the table. Today, we’re sharing how.

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Create an Employee Experience Strategy With Which Your Employees Can’t Help But Succeed
Leadership Skills Carrie Skowronski Leadership Skills Carrie Skowronski

Create an Employee Experience Strategy With Which Your Employees Can’t Help But Succeed

Creating an employee experience strategy is integral to any well-functioning team. To top it off, according to Gallup, 70% of variance in employee engagement lies with the manager. Not only are managers the translator between strategic and tactical thinking and responsible when things break down on their team, but according to this powerful statistic they are also the gateway for how employees view the larger organization.

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