Weekdone Leadership Academy #78:
Check-in Time for Your Goals

In March it is time to check and see if you are really moving towards your annual goals. For OKR users, the first quarter is approaching it's end. You need to make sure everything is on track. In Weekdone, we are trying to find the best articles to make sure we stay on track ourselves and that our employees are inspired.

The OKR Check-In: What It Is and How to Run One

The OKR Check-In: What It Is and How to Run One

Weekly Team OKR check-ins are crucial for a successful OKR cycle. Objectives won't be achieved when there's no one taking action. Weekly check-ins are still incredibly important. They can provide alignment, transparency, and progress for your team. They are also key when it comes to taking action towards your objectives.

Jack Welch’s Approach to Leadership

Jack Welch’s Approach to Leadership

Jack Welch was heralded by many as the greatest leader of his era. In recent years, many have questioned his strategy, leadership style, and legacy. Was he really a CEO that others should emulate?
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The Top 10 Deliverables of Product Managers

The Top 10 Deliverables of Product Managers

Mastering the craft of product management is no easy task. Much of the literature that defines the role as the intersection of business, technology, isn't particularly helpful.
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The difference between Committed and Aspirational OKRs

The difference between Committed and Aspirational OKRs

When it comes to OKR methodology there are two types of goals one can set – Committed OKRs or Aspirational OKRs. You need to know the difference between them to succeed in using the OKR methodology in the long run.
7 Movies on Netflix All Entrepreneurs Should Watch

7 Movies on Netflix All Entrepreneurs Should Watch

Like anyone else, entrepreneurs need a night off every now and again. And what better way to veg out than a night of binge-watching Netflix? But, even an evening of playing couch potato can lead to a lightning bolt of inspiration!
Want to Become More Persuasive? Try These 3 Strategies

Want to Become More Persuasive? Try These 3 Strategies

When it's time to make a change, build support with your team by providing greater choice, gradual shifts, and good information. People often resist information that doesn't conform to their tastes, making it difficult for competing messages
3 Management Skills Most Leaders Lack

3 Management Skills Most Leaders Lack

The saying goes that employees join companies but leave managers. There are of course exceptions to that rule, but for many employees, managers determine their happiness or frustration on the job.
3 Ways to be a Thoughtful Risk Taker

3 Ways to be a Thoughtful Risk Taker

In conversations with Fortune 100 senior executives, a common theme that came up was the importance of taking risks. Each executive credited much of their success to a series of risks they took in their career.
10 Tips for Mastering OKRs

10 Tips for Mastering OKRs

OKRs (or Objectives and Key Results) are a powerful management tool that can help teams steer themselves toward more purposeful work, but getting started can be tricky. We sought advice from two experts.