The role frontline supervisor’s fulfill has changed. Emphasis has shifted from managing systems to leading teams. While overseeing processes is important, it’s secondary to influencing personnel...

Effectively onboarding and integrating new employees is a key to their long term success. Unfortunately, few organizations have defined processes that extend beyond the initial orientation. In this...

Frontline leadership is dependent upon influence. And influence is a natural byproduct of earned respect. In this episode, podcast host Joe White discusses ways supervisors can earn the respect of...

Behavior specialists suggest habits are responsible for up to 40% of daily actions. Understanding the role of habits, how they form, and what’s required to overcome them is information any supervisor...

Few things are more important to employees than having their most basic needs met. Taking the time to understand where needs exist and helping resolve identified deficiencies are essential to a...

Roles and responsibilities for supervisors have increased with time. Staying on top of priorities and meeting performance targets through employees requires organization and effective time management...

Few things frustrate workers more than dealing with micromanagers. In this episode, AEU LEAD Director Joe White breaks down the traits associated with micromanagement and offers suggestions to help...

On occasion, supervisors are called upon to lead group presentations. For many, it requires overcoming the fear of public speaking. It also involves translating thoughts or ideas into a series of...

The skills that matter most are those that make a difference. Few are more important to supervisors than those needed to build cohesive and productive teams. In this episode, AEU LEAD Director Joe...

Workplace culture has quickly become a topic of concern for many organizations. For some, it’s about preserving the past, and for others, it's about shaping the future. Regardless of where your...

Providing employees with feedback is essential for continuous growth and development to occur. Properly positioned, feedback follows clearly defined expectations and is a precursor to performance...

Transitioning from an hourly or wage roll position to supervisor is challenging. It’s even more difficult for those managing employees they previously worked with on a daily basis. In this podcast...

The workplace is changing rapidly. Emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and an unprecedented workforce transition demand a new set of skills for those on the frontline. In this episode,...

The rate of change organizations face has grown over the past decade. Most subject matter experts agree this trend will only increase with time. In this episode, podcast host Joe White highlights the...

Most supervisors find themselves in a race with the clock every day. A universal norm is that there’s seemingly never enough time to get everything done. Developing skills and employing best...

Safety management systems have evolved with time and great advancements have been made in injury prevention efforts. That said, employees still take short cuts and routinely engage in at-risk...

Reaching and connecting with employees requires more than an exchange of information. To do so most effectively, supervisors must learn to convey details using communication styles that align with...

Conflict in the workplace is inevitable. More than ever, supervisors must recognize signs it exists and intervene for the purpose of helping bring about resolution. In this episode, host Joe White...

Good leaders are important, but great leaders can significantly impact the success of their teams and organizations. Great leaders can connect with their teams through open communication, regular...

Workplace burnout is a trending topic and an area of growing concern for many companies. Directly attributed to unmanaged stress, AEU LEAD Director and SoS host Joe White identifies common causes of...