Leadership

Is it possible to move into leadership while maintaining a healthy work-life balance? I'm talking a strict 40 hours. I'm not willing to budge on that, but I worry the expectation will be that … more

What skills are hardest to coach? Particularly when it comes to soft skills.

I'm currently a video editor at a rapidly growing company where I love the mission. However, a toxic coworker is hindering my growth. I've been offered a creative director position at a smaller less… more

Being baited or developed? Been in my role 2 yrs, 5 stars across the board. Took on extra work that always gets high praise. The contract I manage is a top performer, when I discuss the future it’s al… more

What’s one piece of leadership advice you wish you'd gotten earlier in your career?

What are the tell tale signs that the ship is sinking due to bad leadership?

I'm facing a challenging work environment due to a coworker's negative behavior. They're spreading false rumors about me and others, constantly taking credit for non-existent achievements,… more

Looking for recommendations on sleep tips… have had a good amount of change this year. Work is draining, anxiety is high.. Can’t fall asleep, and wake up throughout the night thinking of work. Helpfu… more

Do you think gender makes a difference in leadership if the team leans heavily male or female?

I made a decision last week and after considering it the past few days, I think I made the wrong decision. I want to address this with my team, but not sure how to go about it. Thoughts?

Do you set a good example for your team on the weekends, or are you the type to ping and email on a Sunday night?

Do you think leaders in their early 20's are too young to manage people?

I myself am a lead. When we got this position, our goals were to be 20% managerial work, while maintaining an 80% production rate. I know that is an impossible number...its more like 60/40. Now I a… more

I’m 2 months in under a new manager who rarely speaks or responds to calls, chats or emails. Unless I chase, nag, etc.

When we do talk, the boss’ remarks concern me: ‘do you even like the company?’, ‘Your current work doesn… more

I’ve been in a leadership position for 2 years. The first year+ was very stressful and I was busy hiring, firing, picking up slack from the person I fired, figuring out who to promote and develop, etc… more

How often do you get face time (call, zoom, or otherwise) with your boss?

One of my direct reports got in a blowout argument with an employee on another team who she collaborates with. I’ve spoken to the other employee’s manager, and both have very different recollections o… more

Any advice for someone stuck in the middle? I get the highest review level possible all 4 cycles I've been at the company. I have a large team under me. I have pushed out a lot of top tier product… more

Have you ever had to make a tough call as a leader that you still feel conflicted about today?

Has anyone in this bowl discontinued an otherwise great relationship with a mentee once the mentee moved on from the company?If so, why?
I’ve occasionally texted my mentor who I’ve learned a ton from t… more

Have you ever had to adjust your leadership style because it didn't match well with your team?

I have a junior team member who shows a lot of leadership potential, but his lack of confidence is holding him back. He has great ideas and a solid work ethic, but often hesitates to speak up or take … more

Leadership is a quality which person should have in their life ' every sector.otherwise their life is nothing meaningful. As a example in family parents should have e Leadership quality. Wh… more

Should leadership roles be given based on experience and tenure, or is it more important to prioritize important leadership qualities, even if it means younger leaders?

When you give your notice is it normal for execs to stop caring about what you think? I gave my notice and was told extended time wasn’t necessary… my boss is new (3 weeks) and doesn’t know what I do…… more

How have you dealt with a leader showing favoritism to certain team members?