Q&A: Leadership and Integrity in the Digital Age with Jill Geisler

How Can I Get Better at Providing Feedback?

Jill Geisler is on a campaign to unleash the power of feedback to improve workers and workplaces. Employees want it; managers give too little. Jill shares her clear, creative method for upgrading the quality and quantity of the feedback managers provide.

What's the Best Approach to Star Performers Who Are Also Bullies?

Everyone loves a superstar performer - unless that star player doesn't play well with others. That's when great bosses step in to deal with the problem and stop the toxic behavior. Jill Geisler describes how to make it a win for everyone.

What's the Most Important Thing to Know about Extroverts and Communication?

Extroverts bring energy to a team, but they can also bring some communication challenges. Jill Geisler lists some of the most important things leaders should know to help extroverts do their best work.

What's the Most Important Thing to Know about Introverts and Communication?

Introverts may be quieter than extroverts, but don't underestimate their power. Jill Geisler shares a list of important insights so you can get the best out of your introverted teammates.

Is It Okay to Ban Digital Devices at Meetings?

Does it drive you crazy when people fiddle with their phones, tablets or laptops in meetings? Is it a distraction or a necessity? Jill Geisler offers guidance on getting people focused on the topic at hand, not the cell phone in hand.

How Important Is It to Have a Code of Ethics at Work?

We expect our employees to "do the right thing." But in today's complex world, how do we make certain we've spelled out our expectations? How do we expect the best and avoid the worst - and not make our staffers feel they're not trustworthy?  Jill Geisler explains how to craft rules of the road that work for everyone.

How Can I Stop My Staff from Freaking Out over New Technology?

New technology excites some of our teammates and terrifies others. How do you, as a leader, help those who resist adopting new tech and tools? It has a lot to do with how adults learn - and Jill Geisler's expertise can help you improve your training.

How Can I Tell if My Employees Trust Me?

Trust is essential to leadership. We work hard to earn it and can easily lose it. How can you see how much trust others have in you? Jill Geisler suggests looking at how they behave around you -- and she lists behaviors you should look for.

Why Are My Emails Ignored?

Don't you just hate it when your emails aren't returned? Jill Geisler helps you root out the problem and craft a solution. 

How Can I Sound Authoritative without Using Management-Speak?

Management literature and lectures are filled with a peculiar kind of language - words that at first sound catchy and smart, but soon ring hollow. "Management-speak" can alienate the very people you want to reach. Jill Geisler helps you edit yourself.