Cut the leadership bluster and start helping your team

Cut the leadership bluster and start helping your team | practice (split each time) | Clarity and agility are top qualities of new leaders Created for {EMAIL} | [{NAME}]( at [{NAME}]( [For more relevant content - Update Your Profile]( | [Web Version]( May 13, 2024 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT Leading the Way [] [Cut the leadership bluster and start helping your team]( [Cut the leadership bluster and start helping your team]( (Olegsnow/Getty Images) When it comes to good bosses, you (and indeed those you lead) don't need charisma, charm or drama, but instead, you really want someone level-headed under pressure, emotionally intelligent and willing to provide opportunities for you to grow, writes Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, the chief innovation officer at ManpowerGroup. "In an era where work demands, societal pressures, and the daunting uncertainties of conflict, economic volatility, and advancing AI cast a long shadow, alongside myriad challenges that affect entities globally, leaders must embody serenity and steadiness," Chamorro-Premuzic notes. Full Story: [Fast Company (tiered subscription model)]( (5/10) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Make things less stressful for your direct reports by [being a "boring" boss who clearly spells out expectations](, provides guidance and structure, gives actionable feedback and treats them fairly, writes Chamorro-Premuzic. "Bosses are like sports referees: the more you notice them, the worse they probably are." Navigate global HR challenges at SHRM24 Is your organization prepared for the evolving global HR landscape? At the SHRM Annual Conference & Expo 2024, June 23-26, gain insights into current and emerging global business trends, and explore solutions to the biggest workforce challenges facing businesses today. [Register today or send your team!]( ADVERTISEMENT: [] SmartBrief on Leadership [] [Clarity and agility are top qualities of new leaders]( [Clarity and agility are top qualities of new leaders]( (Nadzeya_Dzivakova/Getty Images) New leaders can enjoy immediate success if they clearly communicate their vision, can adapt to change and use emotional intelligence to build relationships and empower their teams, writes Naphtali Hoff. "As a new leader, be prepared to pivot, iterate and embrace change as opportunities for growth," Hoff writes. Full Story: [SmartBrief/Leadership]( (5/10) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: New leaders must have [the ability to make informed decisions]( by taking time to gather information and seek diverse perspectives, Hoff writes. Embodying humility and integrity can also set a strong example for employees and build a culture of success. [] [Read more]( from Naphtali Hoff on SmartBrief on Leadership [] Smarter Communication [] [Why everyone on your staff needs communication training]( Improve employee engagement and retention by teaching teams the fine art of communication, whether it's with bosses, peers, direct reports or those outside the organization, writes Indiana Lee, a freelance journalist specializing in business operations, leadership, communication and marketing. "To get the most out of any workplace communication training, it's important not only to be aware of cultural differences in the workplace but also to commit to creating an inclusive workshop experience where everyone feels safe to participate," Lee writes. Full Story: [Radical Candor blog]( (5/9) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Getting everyone on the same page about what clear, inclusive and caring communication looks and sounds like [creates a shared language that minimizes bias and creates a more equitable organization](, Lee notes. "Remember, though, that one-off training courses are unlikely to be effective on their own." 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Once you can focus, Paulise suggests that you prioritize your tasks at the start of the day, accept a level of "good enough" on work you may be able to go back and improve on later and review your progress at the end of the day and reward yourself for what you've completed. Full Story: [Forbes (tiered subscription model)]( (5/8) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Daily Diversion [] [Why do we all graduate to "Pomp and Circumstance"?]( [Why do we all graduate to "Pomp and Circumstance"?]( (Pixabay) Edward Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1," routinely played during graduation ceremonies, was first performed at the 1902 coronation of King Edward VII and was written as a tribute to England's power and glory, writes Sam Hindman. The composition was first used at Yale University in 1905 at a graduation ceremony where Elgar received an honorary doctorate, and after it caught on at other Ivy League schools in subsequent years -- and is royalty-free -- schools everywhere began to adopt the tune for graduations. Full Story: [Mental Floss]( (5/9) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Most Read by CEOs The most-clicked stories of the past week by SmartBrief on Leadership readers [] - [Understand these 5 stages of conflict to avoid it]( SmartBrief/Leadership [] - [What a road trip to meet remote workers taught this CEO]( Fast Company (tiered subscription model) [] - [Use "reciprocal empathy" to heal office political divides]( Ragan [] - [You owe it to your leaders to hold them accountable]( SmartBrief/Leadership [] - [Make your leadership about the substance not the steam]( Seth Godin's Blog [] SmartBreak: Question of the Day [] For which of the novels listed here did Ernest Hemingway win a Pulitzer Prize? 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