The rules of work have changed. Gone are the days where you spend your whole career at one company that gives you a great pension and a retirement party. And yet, we still act like that’s the...
“Oh no! I didn’t know you were leaving, too.” When a friend left his job, his coworker made the surprise comment that he was about to leave the company as well. What seemed like a few minor...
https://jasonevanish.com/2014/07/02/why-replacing-a-good-employee-will-cost-you-65510/
One on ones are a crucial part of good management practices, but just because you have regular one on ones with your team doesn’t mean you’re making the most of them. You could even be doing ...
https://jasonevanish.com/2014/06/05/10-critical-mistakes-you-could-be-making-in-your-1-on-1s/
So you’re having one on ones with your team. Awesome. It’s an essential element to being a good manager. But are you making the most of them? Do you come in prepared and ready to make the mos...
https://jasonevanish.com/2014/05/29/101-questions-to-ask-in-1-on-1s/
“I don’t have time.” “My team is fine.” “I have too many reports.” “I don’t want to mix personal and professional discussions.” “We’re all adults here that can handle thei...
https://jasonevanish.com/2014/05/21/21-reasons-you-should-start-having-one-on-ones-with-your-team/
“…if Tim doesn’t meet with each one of his employees in the next 24 hours, I will have no choice but to fire him and to fire you. Are we clear?” – Ben Horowitz, The Hard Things About Ha...
https://jasonevanish.com/2014/05/15/3-keys-to-starting-to-do-1-on-1s-with-your-team/
Progress. It’s a word that has driven man for generations to grow, develop, learn, and reach for the stars (sometimes even literally). It often feels stale and disheartening when progress isn�...
https://jasonevanish.com/2014/04/29/the-most-important-word-for-motivating-your-team/
There is nothing harder than starting out or starting over. When you are new, it can be difficult to get your foot in the door and make a good impression. It can be hard to tell the difference be...
https://jasonevanish.com/2014/02/07/the-2-most-important-skills-to-start-your-career/