#leadership in the workplace

[rohanscornernz]

Are you a Leader or a Follower? Exploring both Avenues

Daily writing promptAre you a leader or a follower?View all responses The choice between being a leader or a follower depends on personal preferences and the context. Leaders take charge, provide guidance, and make decisions, while followers support and implement the leader’s vision. Some people thrive in leadership roles, enjoying the responsibility and the opportunity to influence others.…

[justinspoliticalcorner]

Craig Harrington at MMFA:

The economic policy provisions outlined by Project 2025 — the extreme right-wing agenda for the next Republican administration — are overwhelmingly catered toward benefiting wealthier Americans and corporate interests at the expense of average workers and taxpayers. Project 2025 prioritizes redoubling Republican efforts to expand “trickle-down” tax cuts for the wealthy and deregulation across the economy. The authors of the effort’s policy book, Mandate for Leadership: A Conservative Promise, recommend putting key government agencies responsible for oversight of large sectors of the economy under direct right-wing political control and empowering those agencies to prioritize right-wing agendas in dealing with everything from consumer protections to organized labor activity. [...]

Project 2025 would chill labor unions' abilities to engage in political activity. Project 2025 suggests that the National Labor Relations Board change its enforcement priorities regarding what it describes as unions using “members' resources on left-wing culture-war issues.” The authors encourage allowing employees to accuse union leadership of violating their “duty of fair representation” by having “political conflicts of interest” if the union engages in political activity that the employee disagrees with. [Project 2025, Mandate for Leadership, 2023; National Labor Relations Board, accessed 7/8/24]

Project 2025 would make it easier for employers to classify workers as “independent contractors.” The authors recommended reinstating policies governing the classification of independent contractors that the NLRB implemented during the Trump administration. Those Trump-era NLRB regulations were amended in 2023, expanding workplace and labor organizing protections to previously exempt American workers. [Project 2025, Mandate for Leadership, 2023; The National Law Review, 6/19/23; National Labor Relations Board, 6/13/23]

Project 2025 would reduce base overtime pay for workers. The authors recommend changing overtime protections to remove nonwage compensatory and other workplace benefits from calculations of their “regular” pay rate, which forms the basis for overtime formulations. If that change is enacted, every worker currently given overtime protections could be subject to a slight reduction in the value of their overtime pay, which the authors claim will encourage employers to provide nonwage benefits but would effectively just amount to a pay cut. The authors also propose other changes to the way overtime is calculated and enforced, which could result in reduced compensation for workers. Overtime protections have long been a focus of right-wing media campaigns to reduce protections afforded to American workers. [Project 2025, Mandate for Leadership, 2023, Media Matters, 7/9/24]

Project 2025 proposes capping and phasing out visa programs for migrant workers. Project 2025’s authors propose capping and eventually eliminating the H-2A and H-2B temporary work visa programs, which are available for seasonal agricultural and nonagricultural workers, respectively. Even the Project 2025 authors admit that these proposals could threaten many businesses that rely on migrant workers and could result in higher prices for consumers. [Project 2025, Mandate for Leadership, 2023]

Project 2025 recommends institutionalizing the “Judeo-Christian tradition” of the Sabbath. Under the guise of creating a “communal day of rest,” Project 2025 includes a policy proposal amending the Fair Labor Standards Act to require paying workers who currently receive overtime protections “time and a half for hours worked on the Sabbath,” which it said “would default to Sunday.” Ostensibly a policy that increases wages, the proposal is specifically meant to disincentivize employers from providing services on Sundays as an explicitly religious overture. [Project 2025, Mandate for Leadership, 2023]

[...]

International Trade

Project 2025 contains a lengthy debate between diametrically opposed perspectives on international trade and commerce.Over the course of 31 pages, disgraced former Trump adviser and current federal inmate Peter Navarro outlines various proposals to fundamentally transform American international commercial and domestic industrial policy in opposition to China, primarily by using tariffs. He dedicates well over a dozen pages to obsessing over America’s trade deficit with China, even though Trump’s trade war with China was a failure and as he focused on China, the overall U.S. trade deficit exploded. Much of the rest of Navarro’s section is economic saber-rattling against “Communist China’s economic aggression and quest for world domination.”In response, Kent Lassman of the conservative Competitive Enterprise Institute promotes a return to free trade orthodoxy that was previously pursued by the Republican Party but has fallen out of favor during the Trump era.

The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 agenda would be a boon for the wealthy and a disaster for the working class folk.

See Also:

MMFA: Project 2025’s dystopian approach to taxes

[mahvaladara]

Examples of workplace bullying I have been subject to

1- Everyone goes for coffee, no one invites you.

2- People see you sitting alone, sit on another table away from you.

3- Conversations are interrupted when you walk to your colleagues.

4- Purpusefully left out of social work events such as lunches, dinners or parties.

5- You're ignored in conversations when you try to participate.

6- New coworkers are encouraged to ignore you and leave you out. Those who try to engage with you in a social way suffer swift comeuppance (such as the IT technitian being phorbidden to take coffee with me, or another colleague having her workplace changed so she can't have coffee at the same time as you).

7- You're never complimented on anything. On the other hand you're often the butt of the joke or people indirectly insult you.

8- Last minute alterations are dumped on you, and you're last one informed about any work related things.

9- No one greets you.

10- Minimal mistakes are taken out of proportion and result on public callouts/humiliation.

11- Being completely isolated in an office full of people.

12- Being made feel like you're intruding for daring to go have lunch break in the same place as everyone else as I once went to have lunch with them and they were laughing and talking and the moment I sat with them for lunch they all fell quiet and it was the most silent and overbearing lunch I ever had the displeasure to sit through...

Only reason you still work there is because the pay is good, it's close to home and they can't legally fire you because you're the only one left who knows how to do the work.

[astromechs]

so refreshing to organize something where no one's yelling at me and it's all just really nice and we're having fun 🥲

[tmarshconnors]

"It's better to endure the discomfort of the truth now than to suffer the discomfort of the lie later."

Simon Oliver Sinek is an English-born American author and inspirational speaker on business leadership. His books include Start with Why and The Infinite Game.

Author of Bestsellers: Simon Sinek is the author of several influential books on leadership and business, including the bestsellers "Start with Why," "Leaders Eat Last," and "The Infinite Game." His books focus on inspiring leaders and organizations to think differently.

Golden Circle Concept: Sinek is well-known for his "Golden Circle" concept, introduced in his book "Start with Why." The idea emphasizes the importance of understanding "Why" an organization exists, followed by "How" it operates, and "What" it does. This concept has become a foundational principle in leadership and marketing.

Inspirational Speaker: As an inspirational speaker, Sinek has delivered numerous talks and presentations on leadership, motivation, and organizational behavior. His TED Talk, "How Great Leaders Inspire Action," is one of the most-watched TED Talks of all time, with millions of views.

Background in Anthropology: Sinek's educational background includes a degree in cultural anthropology from Brandeis University. His understanding of human behavior and culture informs much of his work on leadership and organizational dynamics.

Business Consultant: In addition to his writing and speaking engagements, Sinek works as a business consultant, helping organizations develop leadership strategies and cultivate inspiring workplace cultures. He has worked with a variety of companies, including large corporations and non-profits, to implement his leadership principles.

[coochiequeens]

Ladies reblog with what you would do better than your male boss

There’s a major confidence gap between men and women in the workplace, though it might not be in the way you’d expect.

A majority, 64%, of women think they can do their manager’s job better than them, versus 47% of men who believe the same, according to a new Monster survey of 6,847 workers conducted in February.

That perspective doesn’t necessarily reflect that women feel proficient in their jobs, but rather they feel undervalued and overlooked for management roles, Monster career expert Vicki Salemi tells CNBC Make It.

“Women feel they can do their manager’s job,” she says, “but the frustration is: Why aren’t they given the opportunity to do it?”

Women are far less likely to say they feel they get the same quantity and quality of opportunities as men in the workplace: 66% of men believe everyone at work gets the same access to opportunities, versus just 23% of women, according to Monster.

The opportunities gap has a compounding effect among women at all levels in the workplace. Women say having a clear vision for the future of their career is a top priority for them, and a lack of potential advancement is the biggest red flag that would lead them to turn down a job offer.

And a severe promotions gap is driving women to quit in historic numbers. Women leaders are leaving their organizations at the highest rate ever, widening the quitting gap between women and men in senior roles, according to recent data from LeanIn.org and McKinsey & Company.

or every woman stepping into a director-level leadership role, two are choosing to leave, says Alexis Krivkovich, McKinsey senior partner and an author of the joint Lean In and McKinsey “Women in the Workplace” report.

Despite the bleak statistics, Salemi says there’s a lot companies can do to ensure women get equal opportunities to succeed in their careers for the long-term. They can provide women with clear paths to leadership through mentorship and sponsorship programs, stretch opportunities, and ensuring underrepresented leaders aren’t left to be the “only” ones in their positions.

“Regardless of the structure, have a clear vision so women can see the future of their careers for the next year, five years or 10 years” with the company, Salemi says.

Employers can further support women at work with adequate benefits for parents (that women are more likely to value, per Monster) such as paid family leave, child-care support and flexible schedules.

And they should ensure they’re paying everyone equitably, which is still a problem on the whole.

Some 77% of men believe everyone is paid the same, versus 24% of women — concerning given that women say fair and equal wages is the No. 1 most important benefit to them in the workplace.

The gender wage gap, which has persisted for decades, now sits at the average woman being paid 82 cents for every dollar paid to a man, according to Census Bureau estimates. The gap widens for many women of color.

[darkersolstice]

The summer after I turned eighteen, I worked as a counselor at a sleepaway camp. It was not a job I was well-suited to, and solidified my certainty that I cannot budget spoons for children in my life, but I did learn a few important lessons. One of the most important came during a Bad Week.

It wasn’t just a bad week for me, it was the middle of the summer and morale was waning. Some of the counselors assigned to share cabins weren’t ideal partners, some of the kids were uniquely challenging, one of the staffers had a habit of speaking in the World’s Most Condescending Voice to the very intelligent campers at a nature camp. There was a general tension in the air, and everyone knew it. So it wasn’t entirely a surprise when the camp director told us one morning at staff meeting that there was going to be a special meeting for all staff.

See, only one counselor from each cabin attended the morning staff meeting, the other one watching the kids and getting them ready for their morning activity. This special meeting was important enough that it would take place after the campers had been sent to bed, the assistant director patrolling around the cabins in case of emergencies while all counselors gathered in the Ox Barn, the rec room of the camp.

We were expecting to be chewed out. We were expecting a lecture on teamwork, persistence and cooperation. We were braced for the possibility that someone might be fired.

We were not expecting the camp director to walk in with a huge tub of vanilla ice cream and several two liters of root beer.

I don’t remember the exact words that were said, but I remember how much that little treat helped make talking easier. It’s hard to point fingers or make nasty accusations while you’re holding a root beer float.

[its-nice-its-different]

In my experience, when a leader says

'Stop being so negative!'

What they mean is

'I'm not going to acknowledge there's a problem.'

[raffaellopalandri]

Book of the Day - Leading with Empathy

Today’s Book of the Day is Leading with Empathy, written by Gautham Pallapa in 2021 and published by Wiley. Gautham Pallapa is a writer, a speaker and an expert in Agile, Lean Six Sigma, SAFe, and business strategy. He is also the founder of Transformity, an organization that transforms humanity through empathy and technology. His main topic is promoting empathy for employees, enterprises, and…

[acozyassistant]

[themotivatedmindset]

True leaders are not driven by power and authority, but by a sincere desire to serve and uplift others. They prioritize the well-being, growth, and development of their team members, catering to their needs and aspirations.

Seek out those who embody this!

[commissionsdarian]

Making myself a prime target by walking around with a button up shirt to distract government officials. Only the best at the Commission 👍

[signaturreofsuccess]

Leadership isn't just about the workplace - its about all aspects of life.

Discover how different leadership styles can help you achieve success in both your personal and professional life.

[ficklebrook-ink]

Verbal Judo

The other day I heard this on the radio while driving:

I was very intrigued by this as I have been a student of "Verbal Judo" for some years now. I work with people a lot, mostly when they are not at their best (I work with the very ill and those who care for them). Also being I am an introvert and that I can be ironically, um, very vocal, having some insight on how to structure speaking with others when I and/or they are not at their best is super helpful. And truly it has been! I prefer the audiobook by the way and listen to it a lot when jogging, driving, or whatever. Whoever they got to read it I thought was the author reading his own book so it is a very good listen.

Anyway, back to the intrigue of the podcast. When I heard this piece I wondered if this helped shape or influence Mr. Thompson's passion to create a learnable structure for better communication especially in stressful moments ("Verbal Judo").

I'm going to give this podcast a listen and let you know what I learn. If you have listened, no spoilers please!

“The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.”  ― Sun Tzu, The Art of War

[anarchywoofwoof]

the funny thing is that i don't think younger people - and i mean those under the age of 40 - really have a grasp on how many of today's issues can be tied back to a disastrous reagan policy:

war on drugs: reagan's aggressive escalation of the war on drugs was a catastrophic policy, primarily targeting minority communities and fueling mass incarceration. the crusade against drugs was more about controlling the Black, Latino and Native communities than addressing the actual problems of drug abuse, leading to a legacy of broken families and systemic racism within the criminal justice system.

deregulation and economic policies: reaganomics was an absolute disaster for the working class. reagan's policies of aggressive tax cuts for the rich, deregulation, and slashing social programs were nothing less than class warfare, deepening income inequality and entrenching corporate greed. these types of policies were a clear message that reagan's america was only for the wealthy elite and a loud "fuck you" to working americans.

environmental policies: despite his reputation being whitewashed thanks to the recovery of the ozone layer, reagan's environmental record was an unmitigated disaster. his administration gutted critical environmental protections and institutions like the EPA, turning a blind eye to pollution and corporate exploitation of natural resources. this blatant disregard for the planet was a clear sign of prioritizing short-term corporate profits over the future of the environment.

AIDS crisis: reagan's gross neglect of the aids crisis was nothing short of criminal and this doesn't even begin to touch on his wife's involvement. his administration's indifference to the plight of the lgbtq+ community during this devastating epidemic revealed a deep-seated bigotry and a complete failure of moral leadership.

mental health: reagan's dismantling of mental health institutions under the guise of 'reform' led directly to a surge in homelessness and a lack of support for those with mental health issues. his policies were cruel and inhumane and showed a personality-defining callous disregard for the most vulnerable in society.

labor and unions: reagan's attack on labor unions, exemplified by his handling of the patco strike, was a blatant assault on workers' rights. his actions emboldened corporations to suppress union activities, leading to a significant erosion of workers' power and rights in the workplace. he was colloquially known as "Ronnie the Union Buster Reagan"

foreign policy and military interventions: reagan's foreign policy, particularly in latin america, was imperialist and ruthless. his administration's support for dictatorships and right-wing death squads under the guise of fighting "communism" showed a complete disregard for human rights and self-determination of other nations.

public health: yes, reagan's agricultural policies actually facilitated the rise of high fructose corn syrup, once again prioritizing corporate profits over public health. this shift in the food industry has had lasting negative impacts on health, contributing to the obesity epidemic and other health issues.

privatization: reagan's push for privatization was a systematic dismantling of public services, transferring wealth and power to private corporations and further eroding the public's access to essential services.

education policies: his approach to education was more of an attack on public education than anything else, gutting funding and promoting policies that undermined equal access to quality education. this was, again, part of a broader agenda to maintain a status quo where the privileged remain in power.

this is just what i could come up with in a relatively short time and i did not even live under this man's presidency. the level at which ronald reagan has broken the united states truly can't be overstated.