First-Level Leader Blog
FranklinCovey's First-Level Leadership blog is designed to help new and existing leaders to succeed in their roles. This longer-form content is ideal for leaders who want to focus on taking their leadership skills to the next level.
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The Formula To Achieve Goals
Too many managers set vague goals — Improve customer retention, for example — leaving their teams unsure how exactly what they’re working toward. Learn to formulate measurable goals with this blog.
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Redirect Credit And Motivate Your Team
As the face of your team and their work, it’s common to receive more of the credit (and more of the blame) than you might deserve. Here's why you need to share the credit.
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Leadership Tips For 3 Difficult Behaviors
Temper flare-ups, passive-aggressive avoidance, and the other difficult behaviors are a normal part of life. Here are 3 tips on working with difficult behavior.
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9 Tactics To Lead Without Micromanaging
So many strategic decisions depend on knowing your team’s workload. Learn how to asses how your team spends its time with these 9 tips.
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4 Tips On Team Communication
Imagine never having to wonder where things stand with a direct report’s project and never feeling caught off guard by a status question from your boss. These 4 tips can help make that a reality.
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3 Common Ways Managers Destroy Their Team's Trust
When we surveyed more than 300 direct reports, they revealed six effective ways that managers build trust. But what about behaviors that break trust?
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Don't Let Nerves Affect Your Presentations
Presenting is something most people dread, but it isn't always escapable. If you're nervous to present, here are some helpful tips.
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How To Handle A Micromanager
Micromanagement can be frustrating and can kill engagement. Learn how to handle a micromanager with these points.
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Work/Life Balance For Leaders
Work/life balance seems like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. Try these simple tips from Todd Davis to boost your energy and renew yourself.
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Buried By A Backlog Of Email?
Learn how to rescue your inbox from an onslaught of emails with these simple tips.
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5 Steps To Avoid Burnout
Burnout happens when you work for a long period of time and forget to take care of yourself. Here are 5 steps to avoid burnout.
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Leading An Overwhelmed Team
Sometimes saying "No" to new projects isn't always an option. If you're leading an overwhelmed team, try these simple tips.
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Lead Through Change
Change is now the norm. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by change. Here are some tips on leading through change.
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Common 1-on-1 Mistakes
1-on-1's are a great way to regroup with your team members and correct any issues that might arise. You can effectively deliver 1-on-1's by avoiding this mistakes.
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Know When To Deliver Feedback
Feedback can be insightful to direct reports, but when is the right time to give it? Here are 5 tips to know when to deliver feedback.
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How To Prepare To Give Difficult Feedback
Giving feedback can create significant growth within direct reports, but giving difficult feedback isn't always delightful. Here are ways to prepare to give difficult feedback.
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3 Keys To Deliver Critical Feedback
Feedback is necessary for growth and development in others, but it isn't always easy to give. Here are 3 keys to delivering critical feedback.
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3 Steps To Increase Ownership Of Goals
Once goals are set, teams must take ownership for them and follow through. Unfortunately, that is easier said than done. Here are 3 steps to increase ownership of goals.
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How To Set Team Goals
Team goals are essential to leading a great team. The next time you are setting team goals, try these six steps.
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How To Effectively Delegate
People want to exceed your expectations, so set them up for success by using these tips to effectively delegate work.
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