Hamilton Lindley

A manager’s work is to hire exceptional leaders, build self-reliant teams, establish a clear vision, and communicate well. When you master these skills, it is possible to manage a team of any size. Managers are the most powerful influence on employee’s engagement levels.
You cannot manage a team of 30 employees directly. Groups of six are considered optimal because it is challenging to have enough hours to support more people while also contributing to strategy. Situational leadership require...

If you manage other managers, you must reach beyond those in management by implementing a skip-level meeting. Skip-level meetings involve temporarily disregarding the chain of command to allow the head honchos the honor of speaking with the employees directly. These meetings will keep your ear on the ground.
Meeting with your indirect reports one-on-one will give you better insight into your manager’s performance and provide feedback to your team. It builds trust with your employees, who are ...

Our personal and professional lives inevitably overlap. It is unnatural to segregate our work selves from our personal selves. You must show compassion to your employees. Making your team a place where
people can communicate those personal issues builds emotional safety for all team members and develops deeper bonds. When we are not happy with the personal and professional parts of our lives, we cannot provide happiness to others. It’s essential to know the best way to deal with your employee...

Managing your employees requires fair and equal treatment for everyone, but that can seem challenging when you have a disabled employee. While they may require special accommodations to do their jobs, you should expect that employee to meet their obligations once those accommodations have been put into place. This guide can help you feel more comfortable in managing your disabled employees.
Train All Employees About Dealing with Disabled Workers
As a manager, it is your responsibility to trai...

Leaders set the pace and tone for the organizations that they lead in many different ways. Your example creates a culture. Our habits, patterns, and actions permeate throughout our group. Leaders who are in the habit of being generous will generally end up building exceptionally generous organizations. But leaders who work long hours themselves create a culture glorifying the work of brutally long hours. Leaders who are hard on their subordinates will often create middle managers who are even...

A company’s culture is only as positive as its team. Every leader would love for their company to have a great atmosphere that makes everyone happy to work each day. However, many leaders are at a loss for how to promote a positive environment with their team. These tips can help you get started with shaping your company’s culture.
Encourage Teamwork
Most people feel overwhelmed with work at one point or another. Encouraging employees to help out their coworkers in need can strengthen their b...

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