Great bosses understand the value of communication -- in all its forms. Whether you are an introvert or an extrovert, people on your team rely on you for information, instruction, and yes, inspiration. What's your communication style? Are you as effective as you can be as a leader?
What’s Your Conflict Resolution Style?
Here's a quick take on conflict styles - to help you assess yours. It's the prelude to an in-depth course we offer on Poynter's e-learning site, NewsU. I also devote a full chapter of "WORK HAPPY: WHAT GREAT BOSSES KNOW" to the important subject of difficult conversations. I demonstrate how managers can conduct tough conversations with positive outcomes.
Seen at the FedEx Store
I love it when readers and other friends send me photos of the book in various settings. Friend Mark Stencel in Washington, DC emailed me this photo with the note: "Saw this in window at local FedEx. Always makes me 'happy.'"
Leadership Styles: A Video Lesson
We've had thousands of views of this video on Leadership Styles. It's a short form of a much more in-depth video tutorial on Poynter's NewsU. Hope you enjoy!
New Look for This Site
This website has a newer, cleaner look. Hope you like it. I'm in great debt to this little fellow for the updated style and format:
Future online marketing genius at work - 1994.
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Jill Geisler
Author, podcaster, award winning journalist and head of leadership and management programs at the Poynter Institute. Loves helping managers become true leaders.
