Thursday, August 20, 2009

Leadership Don'ts |Leila's House of Corrections

With so much focus on how business leaders are hurting the economy, all leaders need to know which missteps to avoid. Leila starts you off with three suggestions—never raise your voice, don't ignore complaints, and never openly criticize people. Leila also suggests sitting down to talk honestly with your team about how you will help them accomplish their goals.

How to Handle a Bad Performance Review | Dodging Landmines

It's not easy to receive criticism from your manager, even if it's constructive. But Roberta "Bobbie" LaPorte, a career and leadership coach, says you can turn a negative performance review into an opportunity to enhance your skills and reflect on your career.