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
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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
Follow the P.A.I.R. Method of Customer Service for More Success
We hear a lot about customer satisfaction, servicing the customers’ needs, and being customer centric. But what we are finding out, these terms mean different things to different people. Without a clear understanding of what service means, all parties involved will be disappointed. When we discuss service in our company, we focus on P.A.I.R., realizing … Continue reading Follow the P.A.I.R. Method of Customer Service for More Success
How to Deal with a Difficult Boss and Be Happier at Work!
Are you reevaluating your career right now? If so, you are not alone. Most people take stock of their current job during the fourth quarter. It is only natural as companies are finalizing budgets and year end projections, people look to see what opportunities are available to them inside or outside of their company. Job … Continue reading How to Deal with a Difficult Boss and Be Happier at Work!
Don’t Under Manage Either!
Last week, I touched on the dangers of being an “over manager”. This week, I wanted to discuss the flip side to that- what happens when you “under manage” your team. We have all had that type of manager- super confident that they put the right people in the right seats on the bus. They … Continue reading Don’t Under Manage Either!
Are You an “Over Manager”?
There is a delicate balance between being on top of your team and over managing. And knowing the difference will dictate your team’s performance. The Situational Leadership model developed by Ken Blanchard states that you manage people based on their proficiency in individual tasks and as they gain expertise in each task, you give them … Continue reading Are You an “Over Manager”?
“Always Do the Right Thing”
That was the advice from Da Mayor in Spike Lee’s classic movie. Variations are given thousands of times by parents, teachers, coaches, and clergy every day. In some ways, it is the simplest way to guide your moral compass. So why is it so hard to do in business? There are plenty of reasons- stress, … Continue reading “Always Do the Right Thing”
Do You Need Office “ME” Time?
Being a leader is hard work. Everyone expects you to be “ON” every moment of every day. You are pulled in a million different directions and normally you handle this with aplomb. But today is different, you don’t feel like being a leader. You want to close your office door and get some YOUR work … Continue reading Do You Need Office “ME” Time?
What Happens When the Rules Cause Chaos?
As a manager, you are governed by a set of rules, norms, and cultural standards that help guide your business decisions. And for the vast majority of times, these standards help form the right way to handle a work situation. The rules protect both the employee and the employer. But what happens when the rules … Continue reading What Happens When the Rules Cause Chaos?
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