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While there are different approaches to managing projects, successful project managers follow...](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/six-tips-for-successful-project-management) ## [8/2/2022 Walking the Talk: Leading Safety by Example | SOS Podcast Supervisors have an impressive list of responsibilities. None, however, are more important than those related to direct reports' safety, health, and well-being. This episode discusses the...](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/podcast-walking-the-talk-leading-safety-by-example) ## [7/25/2022 A Supervisor's Role in Employee Development Plans What is a development plan? Let's first understand what exactly a development plan is. Development plans track goals, competency development, and objectives that employees need to achieve for...](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/a-supervisors-role-in-employee-development-plans) ## [7/12/2022 Planning for the Future through Learning, Growth, and Development | SOS Podcast Success in the 21st century will require continuous learning. The rate of change occurring in the workplace is expected to increase, and the skills needed by supervisors will undoubtedly expand. In...](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/podcast-planning-for-the-future-through-learning-growth-and-development) ## [7/11/2022 Tackling Toxic Leadership in the Workplace Sadly, toxic leaders are a stark reality in many organizations. The dark side of toxic leaders is rarely discussed in the workplace. Some studies show that three out of every ten leaders exhibit...](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/tackling-toxic-leadership-in-the-workplace) ## [6/21/2022 Following Up with Employees: An Approach That Works | SOS Podcast A significant source of frustration for many employees is a supervisor who lacks responsiveness and doesn't follow up. This episode discusses why employee follow-up is essential and provides a...](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/podcast-following-up-with-employees-an-approach-that-works) ## [6/20/2022 5 Ways to Advance Women's Leadership in the Workplace To advance more women into leadership positions, supervisors need to create an environment that enables women to develop and utilize their leadership skills. In the last few years, a great deal of...](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/5-ways-to-advance-womens-leadership-in-the-workplace) ## [5/31/2022 Coaching Employees to Improve Performance | SOS Podcast Employees today want to be coached and led, not controlled and managed. For many supervisors, this means developing an entirely new set of skills. That is especially true in industries where...](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/podcast-coaching-employees-to-improve-performance) ## [5/23/2022 Supervisor Leadership in the Workplace: The Importance of Integrity Did you know that both employees and CFOs rate integrityas the essential leadership trait? It’s important to note that customers and survey respondents also feel that integrity is critical for...](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/supervisor-leadership-in-the-workplace-the-importance-of-integrity) ## [5/10/2022 5 Things That Can Instantly Destroy a Supervisor’s Credibility | SOS Podcast A supervisor's ability to influence employees is more critical today than in the past. A product of credibility and respect, influence is an invaluable commodity gained through demonstrated...](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/podcast-5-things-that-can-instantly-destroy-a-supervisors-credibility) ## [5/9/2022 Supervisor Skills: 7 Steps to Becoming a More Engaging Communicator To be an effective supervisor, you must learn to engage with others when communicating. So, how do you become an engaging communicator? Engaging communication is an essential supervisor skill that...](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/supervisor-skills-7-steps-to-becoming-a-more-engaging-communicator) ## [4/25/2022 Servant Leadership: What Is It, and Why Does It Work? "Servant Leadership" is becoming a buzzword in the business world, but what does it mean? Robert K. Greenleaf coined the term servant leadership in an essay he published in 1970. Greenleaf, a...](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/servant-leadership-what-is-it-and-why-does-it-work) ## [4/11/2022 How to Become a More Engaging Leader Let's first look at what an "engaging leader" is. How do they act? What do they do that is different from regular leaders? In short, an engaging leader helps create engaging employees throughout the...](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/how-to-become-a-more-engaging-leader) ## [3/29/2022 Communication Skills: 5 Ways Supervisors Can Communicate More Effectively | SOS Podcast The ability to effectively communicate is a requisite requirement for supervisors. Unfortunately, it’s an area where many struggle and most could benefit from learning and development opportunities....](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/podcast-communication-skills-5-ways-supervisors-can-communicate-more-effectively) ## [3/28/2022 Improve Workplace Communications by Forming Better Habits For companies that want to grow bottom-line performance, improving communication is a great place to start. Effective communication in the workplace involves basic skills that are easy to...](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/improve-workplace-communications-by-forming-better-habits) ## [3/14/2022 5 Effective Leadership Strategies When Working with Generation Z Ready or not, Gen Z is redefining leadership in the workplace. Gen Zers were born after 1996 and have had access to computers, smartphones, and the Internet their entire lives. That’s why people of...](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/5-effective-leadership-strategies-when-working-with-generation-z) ## [3/8/2022 Delegating Tasks: 5 Things Supervisors Need to Know | SOS Podcast](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/podcast-delegating-tasks-5-things-supervisors-need-to-know) ## [2/28/2022 From Team Member to Boss: 5 Steps to Help You Transition Into Your New Role Establishing credibility as the new boss is tough, especially if you're transitioning from a member of the team to the new supervisor. You are likely now in charge of making the rules, delegating...](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/from-team-member-to-boss-5-steps-to-help-you-transition-into-your-new-role) ## [2/15/2022 Time Management Practices Every Supervisor Should Use | SOS Podcast](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/podcast-time-management-practices-every-supervisor-should-use) ## [1/31/2022 What Do Successful Supervisors Need to Be Trained On? Training your supervisors to be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to engage and encourage their employees is vital to productivity and low employee turnover. 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