Keeping middle managers happy with their supervisors is the key to retaining the lower-level workers they manage and avoiding expensive turnover costs, according to a Vanderbilt University study. “Middle managers’ treatment of employees reflects how bosses treat them,” says Ray Friedman, Brownlee O. Currey Professor of Management at Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management. Previous […]
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Humble leaders get more commitment
Humble Leaders Get More Commitment A research study from BI Norwegian Business School shows that leaders with a good self-insight, who are humble and act as credible role models, are rewarded with committed and service-minded employees. This is the conclusion in a study conducted among 1500 leaders and their employees. The leaders were asked to […]
Social connections keep workers on board
New study shows social connections keep workers on board Contrary to popular belief, new research suggests that some employees adapt well to pressures caused by changes in the workplace. Pay cuts, reduced working hours, fewer training and promotion opportunities are just a few of the measures organizations employ to combat economic downturn and industry competition. […]
Global Leadership Forecast 2014/2015 – Key Findings
DDI has published its Global Leadership Forecast 2014/2015 “Ready Now Leaders – Meeting Tomorrows Business Challenges” which surveyed over 13,000 leaders to learn more about what really keeps CEO’s up at night. The survey report covers the latest data exploring areas including: What Really Keeps CEOs Up At Night – Leaders Aren’t Ready Drivers of […]
Why we have too few women leaders (Video)
Recorded at TedWomen, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg looks at why a smaller percentage of women than men reach the top of their professions — and offers 3 powerful pieces of advice to women aiming for the C-suite.