How Do You Develop a First Time Manager?

Most first time managers get tossed into the deep end. One day they’re the best on the crew. Next day, they’re in charge. No real training. No real prep. Just, “figure it out.” And it shows. They hesitate to give feedback. They avoid conflict. They either micromanage or disappear. The first time manager isn’t lazy. […]

Management Styles: 4 Common Effective Leadership Styles

Do you draw inspiration for your management styles from a past role model in your career? Maybe you felt empowered by a boss who listened to your experience, felt supported by a mentor that gave you clear instructions when you were brand new in the industry, or felt inspired to push beyond your self-doubt and […]

The Importance of Employee Motivation

The success of any business is greatly dependent on its employee motivation. Regardless of business strategies or the marketing prowess of the person in charge, without a hardworking and dedicated workforce at the center of operations, a company cannot have a stable foundation. Keeping employees motivated is paramount; a motivated workforce means a highly productive […]

Team Building in the Workplace

Team building in the workplace is an important part of any business because it brings employees together and reminds them why they came on board in the first place – to be a part of a team. Team-focused exercises encourage collaboration and partnership, while allowing employees to see each other in different lights and connect […]

Managing Personalities with DiSC

Every workplace is made up of various and distinct personalities. A good leader recognizes the differences in each employee and doesn’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach to management. Management would be easy if everyone was hard-working, collaborative, and always had a great attitude. If this were the case, your job would consist of watching a team […]

The Three Types of Employee Engagement

Employee engagement is the extent to which employees feel passionate about their jobs and are committed to the organization. This emotional commitment means engaged employees care about their work and their company. An employee is considered highly engaged if he is fully absorbed in his work or encouraged to perform his task beyond what typically […]

FrontLine Assists in Mission of “educating people for success in the workplace

Trinity Training & Development through the Frontline Leadership curriculum has brought a much-needed resource to the corporate training aspect of Tulsa Technology and our Business and Industry Services Department.  With the purchase of Frontline Leadership, we have been able to certify Tulsa Technology instructors so they can be armed with the tools to meet the […]

Redefining Success Through Intentional Front Line Leadership

The Common Misconception About Leadership You might be tempted to believe that leadership is about you. It’s about you reaching a certain goal in your career path, receiving a certain title, proving your capabilities. Yes, there are many qualities you possess that put you in a position of leadership. But ultimately, leadership—effective leadership—is not about […]

10 Ways to Improve Internal Communications

Have you ever been in a meeting that’s lasted too long? When you first skimmed over the agenda, you settled into your chair—you weren’t going anywhere for a while. Soon, you found yourself daydreaming about a weekend on the lake and when you snapped back to reality, you realized you had missed item III: New […]

5 Ways to Become a Better Leader

You walk back to your desk, frustrated, disappointed, and confused. You should’ve been given the lead on that project. At your last one-on-one meeting with your manager, you discussed your desire for more responsibility, and they assured you that you’d have that opportunity. So why had you been passed over—again? If you did well leading […]