Leadership

We had a very important briefing today and one of my team members ditched because they got into an argument with their wife and didn't feel emotionally that they could perform…I have all the empat… more

As an HR professional wondering what has seemed to help you the most? College, a mentor, on the job training, classes/certifications, etc, something else. I have my bachelors but want to increase my … more

Does anyone use the API function in ADP along with PowerBi or Power Automate to streamline processes? I’m looking for some insight on this and using it to streamline other items. Also curious if your … more

At what point do you stop coaching and start considering replacement? I have an employee who is struggling - badly. I’ve given feedback, coaching, and support, but the performance just isn’t improving… more

Started a new job last week. Today my boss was sacked.
What would be your next move?

I don’t have ‘manager’ in my title yet, but I find myself leading projects, mentoring teammates and taking on responsibilities way beyond my role. It feels like I’m doing leadership work but not given… more

How big of a red flag is this? I got a corp dev job offer requiring relocation. HR said I’d have six months (I will take three) to move and could start remotely, but the hiring manager wants me on-sit… more

Things are a bit shaky in our industry right now, and I’m having a hard time keeping my team motivated and focused. How do you maintain confidence and leadership when the future is uncertain, especial… more

Have any of you considered going through formal therapy training? I find myself helping employees with personal challenges quite often and I feel like I need to add this skill to my management toolkit… more

I see where this article is coming from, but in my team I’ve found that Gen Z actually thrives when there’s a solid balance of empathy and structure. They need clear goals, but also want to feel heard. Wh… more

Need advice to deal with a work situation. I’m a new external hire for a Strategy SM/Director position in the central strategy office. In addition to central strategy projects, each of my team member … more

I’ve been at my company for 2 years, got promoted to senior manager, and now I’m stuck on how to level up to director. My boss keeps saying I need to stop going to her for decisions, but I’m not sure … more

How does one work on their "tone" to soften it and be perceived as less aggressive? I've gotten the feedback and I'd like to do something about it. It feels hurtful and embarassing t… more

Every day I see more and more talk about ‘authentic leadership,’ but very little action. It seems like we’re all just paying lip service to it. As leaders, how do we actually lead authentically withou… more

How do you push back against the ‘old-school’ leadership styles in your company? I’m a VP in my 30s and I’m constantly fighting an uphill battle with older execs who still believe in command-and-contr… more

Just learned that my side gig can no longer afford to pay me since the federal loans and grants are frozen. I don't know how I will make ends meet without that money.

I recently promoted a team member into a leadership role, and now I’m second-guessing if it was the right call. They’re not performing as I expected, and I’m not sure if I made the right decision for … more

When your team is in crisis mode, how do you stay calm and lead effectively? Our company just went through a huge setback, and it’s been chaos for the team. I’m expected to stay calm and guide everyon… more

BURNOUT. How do you keep going when you're completely drained? I’ve been in a leadership role for a while now, and lately, I’m feeling completely unmotivated. I’m constantly juggling meetings, pro… more

How do you handle a subordinate who has becoming insubordinate because he didnt like his year end rating?

"Leverage data"? Cool, but what if the data is saying one thing and leadership is saying another? I'd love to be a data-driven manager but when I’m presenting facts and my higher-ups, they&#… more

Performance is really slipping on this new team I’m on. People seem checked out - including the managers, deadlines are slipping, and I don’t want to be that person breathing down their necks but if s… more

People in exec roles - have you ever been asked to complete a take-home assignment as a part of an interview process? Am I crazy for thinking this kind of request is ridiculous for senior execs?

I’ve read a lot of leadership books, but most just repackage the same ideas. What’s one book that truly made you a better leader and helped you approach leadership differently? Looking for recommendat… more

I’ve been assigned a mentee and our personalities and communication styles are completely different. I want to help them, but I’m worried I might not be the right fit as their mentor. Would it be mess… more

Ok so I thought being a manager meant more strategy, but I’m stuck in admin mode. It's 100% busywork, I'm the one scheduling meetings, answering low-priority emails, and handling last-minute reque… more

Hello leaders -

I am currently being transitioning to a new role in a newly set up department in an organisation.

It is a consulting company, providing finance and technology consulting to the clients.

As a new joiner at … more

I have a manager level employee who is undergoing chemo. She has taken some time off for treatment but otherwise is WFH; I have time and time again offered my support and asked that she be transparent… more

Delegation is supposed to make life easier, right? So why do I always end up redoing things or chasing people down to finish what I assigned them? I’m tired of feeling like it’s faster to just do it m… more

I feel like I’m constantly chasing down updates from my team. We use project management tools, but somehow I still get surprised by missed deadlines and last-minute issues. I don’t want to micromanage… more

RTO is coming, and my team is not happy. We’ve been fully remote and crushing it, but now corporate wants butts back in seats. This is while all the execs get to remain comfy at home. I know the pushb… more

How do you navigate sensitive conversations at work re: politics? Yes I know, politics is not something to be discussed at work. But when the current administration is making drastic changes that dire… more

Does the board of directors play a big decision-making role when it comes to eliminating positions/letting people go at an organization?