The 10 Most Read Articles of jasoncortel.com for 2020
These were the most read articles of 2020. Softer leadership, toxic bosses, and earning trust round out the top five.
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15 Practical Gift Ideas for Anyone Who Works From Home
What are some great gift ideas to give to someone that works from home? Take a look at these 15 hand-selected gifts that are practical, thoughtful, and exciting. They will please anyone who has found themselves working from their home office.
National Boss’s Day 2020 – Ultimate Gift Guide
Ultimate gift guide for National Boss’s Day. Thoughtful gifts that maintain professionalism but get the message across that you appreciate your boss’s hard work.
How Top-Rated Leaders Deliver Employee Appreciation
I’m willing to bet dollars to donuts that random free pastries and other snacks don’t make employees feel appreciated. These offerings certainly don’t make them feel respected. Employee appreciation needs an upgrade because appreciation and respect are the real drivers … Read more
The One Must-Have Resolution You Should Add to Your New Year’s List
If you are among the 70 percent of Americans who will make a New Year’s resolution, don’t overlook this small but powerful resolution that will improve your leadership presence. Standard New Year’s resolutions include losing weight, eating healthy, getting organized, … Read more
Give the Gifts Your Boss Will Truly Appreciate This Christmas
Another year is coming to a close, and you’ve been wondering what to get your boss for Christmas. It is easy to go overboard in an attempt to show your appreciation for their leadership and the development they’ve provided. The … Read more
Office Holiday Party Regret – Avoid It and Maintain Your Reputation
The office holiday party season is about to begin. Careers can slow down or end because of regret after these events. The holidays are a time to celebrate, but they are still a professional event. Avoid having a terrible company … Read more
How to Rebrand an Employee Who Has a Bad Reputation
Steve Young said, “perception is the reality. If you are perceived to be something, you might as well be it because that’s the truth in people’s minds.” When people feel poorly about an employee it creates a bad reputation. Consequently, … Read more
Team Branding | Why It’s Important and How to Do It Right
The reputation of a team is dependant on the branding done by the leader. Some leaders have mastered the art of communicating. They socialize their group in such a way that the organization has a good understanding of what the … Read more
How to Know if You’re Working for a Great Boss
Your career success depends on how good your direct supervisor is at leading you. How do you know if you are working for a great boss? Some people evaluate their boss by how nice they are. However, nice bosses won’t … Read more
How’m I Doin’ Walk – How to Get the Feedback You Can Use
Ed Koch was a three-term mayor of New York City in the 80’s and was famous for constantly asking “how’m I doin”. Walking around the city Ed would ask random New Yorker’s “how’m I doin?”. In asking this question Ed … Read more
Easy Tips for Managers to Inspire Employees
Many managers use endless praise as a means to inspire employees. Being liked to gain acceptance by everyone is another reason managers praise more than provide difficult feedback. When striving for a world-class company culture, this recipe won’t get you … Read more