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5 Tips to Engage and Effectively Manage People Remotely

5 Tips to Engage and Effectively Manage People Remotely

Part of effective remote management includes having both virtual team meetings, where everyone on a team meets on a virtual platform at one time, and having 1:1 meetings with direct reports. Read this article to get five tips about how to manage your direct reports.

What I Learned About Team Leadership While Climbing Mt. Everest

What I Learned About Team Leadership While Climbing Mt. Everest

At 29,029 feet above sea level, Mt. Everest is the highest point on earth. I climbed Everest V3 in a group simulation with other faculty members of the Center for Leadership at the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. By experiencing learning through doing, we learned how to deal with the rather challenging situation of climbing Everest, which perfectly simulated communication and decision-making challenges we all face while working in teams.

The Hidden Toll of Workplace Rudeness

The Hidden Toll of Workplace Rudeness

Workplace incivility, or “rudeness,” is on the rise. The accumulation of actions that leave employees feeling disrespected can create lasting damage that should worry every leader. Read about the costs of uncivil behavior in the workplace and actions you can take to create a healthier, better performing organization.

Groupthink: The Danger of Compromise

Groupthink: The Danger of Compromise

Groupthink results in sub-optimal decisions, missed opportunities, and damaged integrity. Find out if the herd mentality of groupthink is at work in your organization so that you can shift it to get much better results.