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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...
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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,...
The Frontline Supervisor’s Role in Leading Change | SOS Podcast
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...
Soft Skills for Supervisors: Why it Matters
More than ever, increasing importance is placed on an employee's soft skills. Soft skills or personal attributes enable a supervisor to interact well with other employees and customers. Technical...
5 Time Management Recommendations for Supervisors | SOS Podcast
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...
A Supervisor's Guide to Communication Styles | SOS Podcast
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...
5 Ways to Become a Better Leader
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...
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...
Micro-Learning: Effective Supervisor Development in a Short Amount of Time
The historical ways of training your supervisors won't work in today's fast-paced, constantly changing world. Companies are struggling with several workplace realities that have changed how they...
An Introduction and Overview to Supervisory Leadership Styles | SOS Podcast
Supervisors in labor-dependent industries typically rely on authoritative management practices in the performance of their job. This leadership style is among the least preferred by Gen Z. In this...
How Employee Survey Results Can Improve Supervisor Performance
Have you ever taken a survey at work only to feel like the results will mean nothing? If so, you're not alone. Forbes has reported that "86% percent of the employees they surveyed reported that...