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Now that we understood what makes a toxic leader, let’s talk more about how to deal with toxic leaders. (If you haven’t already, read our How to Spot a Toxic Leader article.) Today, let’s take a look at the abusive type who imposes the most harm. Overall, there are two forms of abusive supervision: ...
In the final part of my series, I will discuss how setting attainable goals translates into faith and confidence in leadership. Goal setting is the process of deciding what you want to accomplish and devising a plan to achieve the result you desire. Leaders exude confidence along with the ability to...
It is always tricky to lead a team. Subordinates expect team leaders to be fair and are more devoted into tasks when they feel the leader treats them so [1]. However, from a leader’s perspective, it is intuitive to be closer and more generous to certain people than to the others. Some leaders believ...
Every team is different and leaders must treat them as such. What matters is not who you have on your team but how well you work together as a group. If you’ve ever worked on a team (which you likely have), you know that building trust within your group is crucial for success. Now I know you’re here...
Some of the greatest and most powerful leaders at The Ohio State University gathered together Sunday, February 10 th to discuss and learn more about leadership. The Ohio State Athletic Department’s Eugene D. Smith Leadership Institute kicked off a new program called “Lead Like a Buckeye.” The focus ...
Key Takeaways: Some who performs at a high level, but causes tension, may not be a good fit. Athletes need role models for acting appropriately. A team is about more than a single individual. Leadership lessons can be learned anywhere — take the Antonio Brown situation for instance. Leaders and co...
Key Takeaways New leaders must foster mutual respect. It takes time to integrate into an existing company culture. Imagine standing in front of a room full of people. These are your new employees, and they are waiting for you to make your first move as their new leader. As you scan a sea of expecta...
Key Takeaways The leader-member exchange (LMX) theory [1] links team effectiveness to the individual relationships between the leader and each follower, making it essential for leaders to work on bringing everyone into the ‘in group.’ Emergent leaders may be a valuable partner for appointed leaders...
Sometime during the first half of my military career, a wise sergeant major took me under his wing and mentored me. I previously worked in military intelligence but had been thrust into the world of Army logistics. ‘Big Ed,’ as he was affectionately known (he was over 6 ½’ tall!), had forgotten more...
The widespread use of communication and information sharing technologies nowadays enables employees to adopt virtual means of interaction rather than solely rely on face-to-face interaction. Many have expressed concerns about communicating via virtual means, especially as it negatively affects team ...
