How you’re perceived affects how people interact with you. It influences their actions, their attitudes, and what they’re willing to do for you. Perception is indeed everything, and most people you’ve met have probably developed an opinion of you already.
I’ve talked about what makes a good leader versus a bad one, what a leader should and should not do, and told you that sometimes the problem is you. But how do you know if the problem really is you? What characteristics might make you a bully boss?
Last week’s post was part one of mistakes to avoid as a new leader. But there are plenty more things to avoid. So, let us discuss more mistakes to avoid as a new leader. 4. Lead from Afar: Some new leaders think they need to do so from a distance
Contrary to some beliefs none of us are born naked, screaming, and covered in blood into this world ready to lead teams. Not even me. Everyone has that moment as a new leader. But that does not mean you need to walk into that experience unprepared.
We’ve talked about why networking is so important, and where the best places to network are, but that all means nothing unless you know how to network. A lot of people think you’re either born an extrovert or you’re not, but you can absolutely learn to be
A lot of people hate networking and do almost anything to avoid it. This is especially common in the game industry, which is made up of a lot of introverts. While I feel your pain (networking was difficult for me at first too), networking is an essential
So, we all know how important networking is – it can help us make new contacts, learn new ways of thinking, hire new employees, or even land a new job. What you may not know is how important it is to network in the right places and meet
Recently, I wrote a post about five common causes of culture shock when working abroad. This week, let’s talk about how to combat that culture shock.
When you move to a new
Culture Shock: The feeling of disorientation experienced by someone who is suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture, way of life, or set of attitudes. Over the years, I’ve lived in quite a few countries outside of my home country, the United States. The thrill of working abroad
Some people think kindness is a sign of weakness, but I don’t. Never in my career have I been thanked for being cruel or unkind. I have, however, been thanked numerous times for being kind and positive. Can you think of a time you ever appreciated a boss
One of my very first blog entries listed three important reasons to have 1-on-1 meetings with your employees. It was one of the first things I wrote because I believe so strongly in 1-on-1s. They’re crucial to the health of your team and your
One of my very first blog entries listed three important reasons to have 1-on-1 meetings with your employees. It was one of the first things I wrote because I believe so strongly in 1-on-1s. They’re crucial to the health of your team and your
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