When we manage teams, we often face the same situation: people don’t do what we expect — or they do, but not the way we or the client would like. And most of the time, the issue isn’t with “the wrong people.” It’s with our unwillingness to dig deeper — to understand their motivation, ideas, fears, and reasons for their behavior. It’s not that managers are cold or Читати далі...
Personality Typologies in Teams: Using the DISC Model to Understand People
If every theater begins with a coat rack, then every leader begins with their team. To communicate effectively or give feedback, you must understand who’s in front of you and what truly matters to them. Sounds simple — but it’s only half true. It’s easy if you know what behavioral markers to look for: a 15–20 minute conversation can reveal a lot. The hard part is that Читати далі...
The Five Temptations of a CEO, by Patrick Lencioni
This book helped me uncover my personal growth zones — the areas where I needed to work not on others, but on myself. It’s no secret that ambitious people often climb the career ladder faster, but those same traits can become their greatest temptations. Successful leaders share certain qualities — drive, ego, assertiveness, and a readiness to compromise for results. Читати далі...
How to Handle Criticism Without Losing Confidence
No one enjoys being criticized. In everyday life, we might tolerate remarks like “you dress weirdly” or “you’re not well-read,” but workplace criticism often hits deeper — it stings our ego and motivation. Experts say this happens because career success has become central to our self-worth. When someone questions our work, we feel they’re questioning us as Читати далі...
Work Rules! by Laszlo Bock
At first glance, this book feels like three in one — a guide to building culture, mastering recruitment, and boosting performance. Laszlo Bock, former Google VP of People Operations, combines deep research, case studies, and candid lessons showing what worked in theory vs. what worked in practice. Here’s a summary through his own “rules” 👇 💡 For Future Founders Start Читати далі...