Jill helps news managers learn how to lead her favorite people in the world - journalists. Good journalists, she points out, question authority and resist "spin." It takes exceptional leaders to build trust, along with the systems and culture that grow great journalism. In addition to teaching leadership styles, conflict resolution, collaboration, coaching, decision making and problem solving, she also teaches in the area of ethics and broadcast journalism. Her background as a TV news director, reporter, anchor and producer inform her teaching on broadcast issues as well as her work with print and online leaders.
Ever have someone send you a link to an article, knowing it’s a hot button issue for you? It just happened to me, as my Poynter.org editor Julie Moos called my attention to a brief post on The Atlantic’s website,… Read more
Are introverts born to be shy? Are extroverts natural showboats?
There’s a lot of myth and misunderstanding when in comes to personality types — and it can lead to tension and missed opportunities in the workplace. That’s why my Poynter … Read more
Consider this fair warning, managers. Lurking nearby, ready to make an uninvited workplace visit, is your “evil twin.” That substandard sibling is the one your staff sees when they misinterpret your behavior.
I’ve met countless “evil twins” while reviewing the … Read more
Take a look at a photo I really admire. It’s a little soft-focus and the framing is a bit off. That’s what makes it perfect. After all, the photographer had only seconds to shoot and only one free camera hand. … Read more
Motivation. It’s a popular topic in leadership teaching. Keeping staff members engaged, positive and productive has always been a management responsibility.
But today, the questions about motivation are often more blunt, even raw. How do we handle the human impact … Read more
Dear Bosses:
I hope 2012 will be your best year yet as a manager. I know that one of your tasks in the months ahead will be a ritual many of you dread: writing annual performance reviews for staff. It’s … Read more
Leaders are continuous learners, always looking to explore fresh ideas. That’s why I’m often asked to recommend good books for bosses. Sometimes I suggest what I’d call “classics,” which I’ve written about in previous columns. But let’s look at … Read more
I dedicate this column to every employee who has ever heard a boss say “Your paycheck is your thanks” — or to those whose supervisors quietly operate under that philosophy.
It’s not uncommon. I hear about it from staffers and … Read more
The best leaders inspire. That’s what we teach the participants at the annual Poynter Leadership Academy, our signature seminar for up-and-coming news managers from around the world. To practice what we preach, it is our tradition to have veteran editor … Read more
The toughest challenge managers face today is cleaning up messes they didn’t create. I’m talking about the after-effects of personnel and budget cuts. A downsizing edict comes down from above. The plan is implemented. Then, front line managers are expected … Read more