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Micromanagement Traits: How to Identify and Avoid Them | SOS Podcast
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...
How to Cultivate Empathy in the Workplace
Why is cultivating empathy so crucial in today's work environment? The COVID-19 pandemic helped underscore the need for companies to hire and develop supervisors who can steer the organization...
Defining, Developing, and Demonstrating Social Intelligence | SOS Podcast
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...
The Frontline Supervisor's Role in Shaping Workplace Culture | SOS Podcast
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...
Don’t Trip Over What’s Behind You: 5 Recommendations for Dealing With the Past | SOS Podcast
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...
Supervisor Skills: Using Employee Recognition to Boost Engagement
Have you ever wondered why your teams are less engaged than you think they should be? For starters, let’s look at how you recognize your employees for a job well done. Does your organization already...
Supervisor Skills Needed for the Emerging Workplace: Succeeding in 2030 and Beyond | SOS 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,...
Supervisor Skills: How to Provide Effective Year-End Feedback to Employees
As we approach the holiday season, it's also time to prepare for year-end feedback. While your employees must receive this feedback, many supervisors dread the task and will often put it off....
Why Your Employees Should Adopt the Ownership Mindset
Are you curious about what an "ownership mindset" is? An ownership mindset in the workplace is one where employees feel a personal stake in the company's performance. Employees who are allowed the...
The Anatomy of Unsafe Behaviors: It’s Not What You Think | SOS Podcast
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...
Leadership Mindset: Dealing With Change
In today's world, only one thing is constant: Change. In the past, leaders have often focused on managing change. But maybe that isn't the best approach. Perhaps we could focus on changing our...
5 Coping Skills to Help Avoid Burnout | SOS Podcast
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...
The Importance of a Capstone Summary in Training and Development
We often think of a student when someone refers to a capstone project. We think of someone finishing the last year of a 4-year college or the final year of a master's program. It's generally a way...
A Supervisor's Guide to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | SOS Podcast
While supervisors seldom develop DE&I strategy, they do shape workplace culture through daily management practices. In this episode, AEU LEAD Director Joe White offers suggestions for ways...
Why Supervisors Need to Address Bias in the Workplace
According to Wikipedia, bias is "disproportionate weight in favor of or against one thing, an idea, usually in a way that is close-minded, prejudicial, or unfair." Most people would like to believe...
The Supervisor's Role in Coaching New Employees
A positive onboarding experience delivers a positive employee experience. A recent study by Kallidus says, "Employees who say they had exceptional onboarding experiences are 2.6 times more likely to...
Why Supervisors Should Lead by Example
Have you ever had a supervisor who worked right alongside you when needed? A supervisor who pitched in when you were short-staffed or needed clarification? If so, you most likely respected that...
Recognizing and Responding to Employee Stress and Anxiety | SOS Podcast
Given that a majority of the incoming generation struggles with mental health, companies have an unprecedented need to prepare for the inevitable challenges they will face. In this episode, host Joe...
Why Personal Development Is Important for Supervisors
Personal development and improving your performance as a supervisor go hand in hand. But what exactly is personal development? It's the continual process of assessing your goals and values while...