Motivating the Unmotivated

Working with a team anxious for success is great. You can lead in a very direct and bold way, knowing that everyone will be ready to tackle your challenges. But have you ever managed a person or team that was seemingly impossible to motivate? You tried every traditional method you could think of: giving raises, … Continue reading Motivating the Unmotivated

Leaders need to be Fair and Balanced

My daughter is starting to look at colleges.  As we visit the campuses, we hear some reoccurring themes:  “We Build Leaders”, “We Celebrate Diversity”, and “We Open Opportunities”.  It got me thinking about some key qualities that leaders need to have to effectively relate to their teams.  And with that, the Fox News slogan came … Continue reading Leaders need to be Fair and Balanced

Leading- Even When You Don’t Feel Like It

This week yields a natural low energy period as the clocks changed. It is dark again as you leave work and your body clock starts to settle in for the winter.   If you are like most, you are dragging a little bit and your work energy level is a little depleted. You want to take … Continue reading Leading- Even When You Don’t Feel Like It