Age Issues Dos and Don'ts Leadership Creativity innovation leadership new managers new supervisor skillsI’ve read about some really cool ideas to encourage innovation and creative thinking in the workplace, like (the soon to be renamed ) FedEx Days. But it isn’t exactly the most new-supervisor-friendly idea. Reward creativity. MORE >>

Micromanaging is a problem, but stepping completely out of your leadership role isn’t acceptable either. Leadership leadership meetings organization pet peevesWe’ve all attended meetings that were a big waste of time. Employees are restless—or even &# resting their eyes,&# like the gentleman above. My Holding attendees hostage. MORE >>

Leadership Time Management Agenda (meeting) decision making Meeting Minutes new supervisor skills productivityIt’s not always necessary to schedule a meeting. Sometimes a conference call, email, quick  huddle or private conversation with an employee is more appropriate. Can we achieve the same goal another way? Who are they? MORE >>

Your boss will equate your team’s successes with your leadership successes, and your employees won’t resent you for stealing their glory.  . Dos and Don'ts Leadership employee retention leadership respect trust workplace behaviorTrust is in short supply, according to a poll by Maritz Research. Keep an even emotional keel. MORE >>

Leadership Loyalty appreciation communication employee performance employee recognition motivationLavish rewards are great—if you can afford them. But you can motivate your team and let staffers know that you appreciate them even if you don’t have a dime to spend. Congratulations on a terrific job.”. You are so helpful. Thank you.”. MORE >>