Managing People at Work

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Coaching & Motivating

A collection of 109 issues

How to harness the power of high-energy employees

The same go-getting, revved-up behavior that can spur success can also get labeled as pretentious, pushy, disruptive or disrespectful. How can a manager deal with these issues while not eliminating an employee’s spark? Try these strategies.

Rethinking the ‘babysitter’ mindset: Training Gen Z to thrive

If your daily management routine feels more like parenting than leading, you’re not alone. Whether it’s constant reminders about phones, attire or time management, many managers are frustrated. But with Gen Z poised to make up 27% of the workforce by next year, ignoring these dynamics is no longer a

Confronting entitlement and inappropriate conduct

Some issues may not appear in performance metrics, but entitlement and disrespectful habits can fester beneath the surface, undermining trust and morale. Teams thrive when no one believes they’re exempt from basic decency. For managers, that means spotting subtle signs and responding quickly.

More than the bare minimum: Training employees to take initiative

Every manager wants team members who move beyond the checklist—employees who seek opportunities, take initiative and solve problems unprompted. Achieving that starts with building environments where autonomy, meaning and support aren’t afterthoughts—they’re the foundation.

Why Gen Z won’t lead, and what managers can do about it

The next generation of leadership is already showing up to work—and walking right back out the door. To reverse this trend, managers must actively model and foster leadership cultures that resonate with Gen Z values.

What DiSC can teach you about managing different work styles

Workplace tension isn’t always rooted in performance; it often stems from clashing personalities. The DiSC assessment framework offers one way to solve this.

Work to retain your hourly employees before it’s too late

Companies often spend a great deal of time and money looking for hourly workers, mainly because of their high turnover rate. Think you’re doomed to this cycle of filling and refilling hourly roles? Perhaps it’s time to change your mindset.

3 strategies for addressing overconfidence in employees

Confidence is an asset in the workplace—but when it crosses into arrogance, it can disrupt team dynamics, hinder collaboration and damage client relationships. An employee who consistently overstates their expertise or dismisses others’ input may not only frustrate colleagues but also limit their de

The 8 steps to a successful coaching discussion

In any type of coaching meeting—from on-the-fly feedback to formal performance reviews—manager and employee should participate actively, sharing perspectives and ideas. The meeting should always end with a mutual agreement about what actions will be taken or what will be done differently in the futu

Place the ball in employee’s court

Managers sometimes confuse offering support with taking over. Shifting decision-making and responsibility back to workers, though, improves their accountability, problem-solving skills and engagement. Strengthen your team by allowing them to take ownership of decisions, actions and next steps. Here’