Management Tip of the Day: Recognize Employees Who Step Up

Are you having trouble viewing this email? If so, click here to see it in a web browser. HOME   |   TIPS   |   BLOGS   |   THE MAGAZINE   |   BOOKS   |   STORE RSS   |   Mobile AUGUST 30, 2012 Recognize Employees Who Step Up Some of your most valuable employees are those junior staff who act and contribute far beyond their pay grade. Look out for these individuals so you can recognize them, cultivate their talents, and set them up as examples to others. Here are three characteristics to spot: They focus on results. Because they concentrate on the outcomes rather than the process, they know when to break rules — and it's not to be rebellious They have strong interpersonal skills. Despite their junior titles, these stars lead through influence. And they gain that sway by connecting with others. They demonstrate high integrity. They are consistent in their actions and words. When conflicts arise, others look to them over formal leaders for guidance. Today's Management Tip was adapted from "Find the Reverse Leaders in Your Midst" by Scott Edinger. Read the full post and join the discussion » Share Today's Tip: FEATURED PRODUCT Heart, Smarts, Guts, and Luck: What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur and Build a Great Business HBR Press Book Do you have what it takes to build a great business? Three prominent business leaders and entrepreneurs share the qualities that repeatedly surface in those who successfully achieve their goals: heart, smarts, guts and luck. Uncover your own entrepreneurial profile and learn which qualities you need to dial up or dial down. Not only will know how to build a better business faster, you'll also take your natural leadership style to the next level. ADVERTISEMENT Follow the Tip: PREVIOUS TIPS When Starting a Company, Get Your Values Right Ease Your Employees Into Change Don't Pursue a Doomed Idea Take Off Your Headphones See the Big Picture Before Making a Decision Win the Pitch Handle Both Kinds of Conflict Take Mini Email Vacations Every Day Stop Wasting Your Boss's Time Let Employees Tell Their Own Stories about Change All Previous Tips BEST SELLERS HBR's 10 Must Reads: The Essentials HBR's Must Reads Library Set Guide to Persuasive Presentations Guide to Better Business Writing Guide to Getting the Right Work Done Introducing HBR's Morning Advantage The Harvard Business Review Morning Advantage delivers the latest business ideas from beyond HBR.org directly to your inbox every morning — and it is free! Sign up today >> UNSUBSCRIBE   |   UPDATE YOUR PROFILE   |   MORE EMAIL NEWSLETTERS   |   PRIVACY POLICY Was this email forwarded to you? If so, sign up to start receiving your own copy. ABOUT THIS MAILING LIST You have received this message because you subscribed to the "Management Tip of the Day" email newsletter from Harvard Business Review. If at any point you wish to remove yourself from this list, change your email address, or sign up for other email newsletters and alerts, please visit the Harvard Business Review Email Newsletter Preference Center. OPT OUT If you do not wish to receive any email messages from Harvard Business Review, click here. ADVERTISE WITH HBR This enewsletter is read by thousands of decision makers every day. Learn more about connecting your brand with this audience. Copyright © 2012 Harvard Business School Publishing, an affiliate of Harvard Business School. All rights reserved. Harvard Business Publishing | 60 Harvard Way | Boston, MA 02163 Customer Service: 800-545-7685 (+1-617-783-7600 outside the U.S. and Canada)