Thursday, October 18, 2012

Teamwork Don'ts |Leila's House of Corrections

High-functioning teams don't usually happen easily or naturally. Learn how to tie a diverse team together by giving everyone time to get to know each other, recognizing that people think differently, and remembering that conflict can actually create new ideas and better results.

Friday, June 22, 2012

Managing Negativity |Leila's House of Corrections

A constant naysayer on your team can be frustrating and draining for everyone. Leila gives three tips—checking your own behavior, being specific with examples, and discussing the impact on other people—to get this pessimistic person to commit to changing their own behavior.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

How to Manage Clever People

Brainy employees are a mixed blessing. They dislike authority, flout the rules and are convinced they are smarter than you. But they also create a disproportionate amount of value for your business. So learn how to be a 'benevolent guardian', says Rob Goffee, co-author of “Clever”. Here, he explains how — and which companies you can learn from.